Technician, III Tractor

Technician, III Tractor

ELLENWOOD USX TERMINAL

Sunday - Wednesday

Position open to remote:
No

Grade: TCD3

Compensation Range: $33.63 - $36.16

Relentlessly Delivering Big Ideas. U.S. Xpress is one of the nation’s largest asset-based trucking companies. We focus our varied talents on reshaping the future of transportation and delivering innovative, custom solutions to our clients.

• Tests, services, and repairs tractors and related mechanical components.
• Perform in depth diagnostic and repairs on engines, transmission, driveline, HVAC, electrical, suspension, brakes and air systems etc.
• Act as a mentor and trainer to Tractor Tech I and II’s as needed.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in timely fashion.
• Drive trucks in and out of shop before and after repairs.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and be able to work within or better than SRT times.
• Repair/replace bolts on body parts such as hoods and cab extenders.
• Perform DOT inspections as outlined in USX guidelines.
• Perform open seat inspections to prepare tractor for next driver.
• Perform 90 day lease operator inspections.
• Clean and maintain work area on a daily basis.
• Perform basic or minor repairs and inspections on brakes, tires, wiring etc.
• Perform basic and routine preventative maintenance on tractors and trailers as outlined in USX pm guidelines.
• Check vehicle fluids (e.g. transmission, oil, windshield wiper, antifreeze, etc.).
• Change vehicle tires.
• Grease mechanical parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college/trade school preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of tractor experience required.
• A Technical Diploma from an accredited Diesel Technology Program may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.

Skills/Certifications

• ASE Certifications preferred.
• DOT, AC, and brake certifications required.
• Prior drive train, OEM, ABS, ATC, and auto shift diagnostic experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to read and write.
• Must be consistently capable of independently analyzing and safely resolving mechanical problems.
• Must provide own hand tools that is adequate to perform job functions.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time supporting full body weight.
• Ability to walk 1000 feet minimum and change positions frequently.
• Ability to frequently move shoulders with full range of motion in all six planes of movement.
• Ability to reach heights over 72’ frequently; ability to crouch to height of 18’ frequently.
• Ability to reach and stretch across the midline with full cervical range of motion and bilateral range of motion.
• Ability to use hand tools constantly for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stoop to 30’ minimum and kneel to 18’ minimum.
• Ability to frequently climb 51’ with one 24’ step and pull full body weight.
• Ability to frequently climb stairs 24’ without a hand hold rail.
• Ability to pull self up ladder with 4x17’ steps with upper body pull.
• Ability to constantly go in/out of truck on 51’ and one 24’ step pulling full body weight.
• Ability to frequently go up and down ramp.
• Ability to occasionally push 250 lbs, pull 125 lbs, frequently push/pull 100/50 lbs and constantly push/pull 50/25 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally carry, lift overhead, high, low and medium lift 51/75 lbs, frequently 50/21 lbs and constantly 20/1 lbs.

Must be able to perform all physical requirements with reasonable accommodation.

U.S. Xpress is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.

This role will remain open until it has been filled.