Technician Lead

What you’ll need to succeed as a Lead Technician at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

• 4 years of related work experience or military experience
• A valid driver’s license
• Strong computer skills
• Brake inspection qualified as defined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 396.25
• Vehicle Inspection qualified as defined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 396.19
• Able to obtain EPA HVAC Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification within 90 days of hire (ASE, MACS or equivalent)
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends

 

Preferred qualifications:

• 3 years of hands-on experience as a fleet technician 
• Tractor and trailer experience 
• Forklift repair knowledge 
• ASE Master MD/HD truck certification (if not already in place, employees will be required to test each session until Master Certification status is obtained)
• Prior mechanical experience in the automotive industry or skilled trades
• Diesel tech school diploma
• Basic welding skills (Oxy/Acetylene, MIG and ARC)

 

About the Lead Technician job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Expected pay range: $42.62. Pay is on an annual step progression. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.
• Quarterly tool allowance to grow your tool kit
• This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position 
• Full health insurance benefits on day one 
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 13 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance

 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Schedule and supervise shop personnel
• Order parts and manage vendors
• Ensure technicians receive the required training
• Perform routine maintenance functions and adjustments on all types of class 7 and 8 diesel equipment, forklifts and trailing equipment in compliance with the manufacturer’s and company’s schedules
• 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
• Apply knowledge of and work by 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
• Repair or rebuild all or parts of various equipment systems
• Move trailers throughout the property
• Operate a hostler in all types of weather; safely walk and stand for extended periods

 

Lead Technicians are required to:

• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights