TECHNICIAN, II FLEET

$27 - $29/Yr

U.S. Xpress - Markham, IL

Full-time

Markham, IL

Truck Transportation

About the position

U.S. Xpress is one of the nation's largest asset-based trucking companies. The Technician II Fleet position involves testing, servicing, and repairing tractors, trailers, and related mechanical components. The role requires diagnosing and repairing various systems on tractors and trailers, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring vehicles are ready for operation. The position is based in Chicago, IL, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 4 PM to 12:30 AM.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair transmission, engine, electrical, suspension, driveline, HVAC, brakes, and air systems on tractors and trailers.
• Perform light trailer body repairs including doors, tires, lighting system, etc.
• Perform basic and routine preventative maintenance on tractors and trailers.
• Repair/replace bolts on body parts such as hoods and cab extenders.
• Drive trucks and pull trailers using a yard jockey in and out of the shop before and after repairs.
• Perform DOT inspections as outlined in USX guidelines; accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in a timely fashion.
• 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.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and be able to work within or close to most SRT times.
• Check vehicle fluids; transmission, oil, windshield wiper, antifreeze, etc.
• Perform vehicle preventative maintenance (PM's) as outlined in USX PM guidelines.
• Change vehicle tires.
• Grease mechanical parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of tractor and trailer experience required.
• A Technical Diploma from an accredited Diesel Technology Program may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Ability to read and write.
• Must provide own hand tools that are adequate to perform job functions.

Nice-to-haves

• Technical Diploma from an accredited Diesel Technology preferred.
• Experience in the transportation industry a plus.
• OEM Online certifications preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic/Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death/Dismemberment
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short Term Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance