Lead Diesel Technician Jobs

Solutions driven success.

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO Logistics, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

Pay, benefits and more.

• Quarterly tool allowance to grow your tool kit
• Full health insurance benefits on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Experienced Technicians can earn $36.87/hour including Master Certification and shift differential.
• 9 paid company holidays
• Monday – Friday operation
• Earn up to 13 days PTO over the course of your first year (if applicable)
• Education assistance
• 401(k) option with company match

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Ensure technicians receive required training
• Repair or rebuild all or parts of various equipment systems
• Move trailers throughout the property
• Safely access any area of the equipment or vehicle to perform necessary maintenance, including inspecting and performing work in, on or under parts of vehicles and trailers
• Order parts and manage vendors
• Schedule and supervise shop personnel
• Operate a hostler in all types of weather; safely walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Apply knowledge of and work in accordance with the standards of the Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Interstate Authority and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); follow all rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and lead your team to do the same
• Perform routine maintenance functions and adjustments on all types of class 7 and 8 diesel equipment, forklifts and trailing equipment in compliance with the manufacturers and company’s schedules

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• 4 years of related work experience
• To obtain EPA HVAC Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification within 90 days of hire (ASE, MACS or equivalent)
• Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends
• ASE Master MD/HD truck certification (if not already in place, will be required to test each session until Master Certification status is obtained)
• Experience in Microsoft Office
• A valid driver’s license
• Ability to diagnose and repair vehicle air conditioning systems

It’d be great if you also have:

• 3 years of hands-on experience as a fleet technician

• Forklift repair knowledge
• Tractor and trailer experience
• Basic welding skills (Oxy/Acetylene, MIG and ARC)

This job requires the ability to:

• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
• Walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery
• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 75 lbs. occasionally

Be part of something big.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

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