TECHNICIAN, I TRACTOR
U.S. Xpress, Inc. · Ellenwood, GA · 2 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Performs basic preventative maintenance and repairs on tractors.
- Performs basic and routine preventative maintenance on tractors outlined in USX PM guidelines.
- Performs basic or minor repairs and inspections on brakes, tires, wiring etc.
- Checks vehicle fluids (e.g. transmission, oil, windshield wiper, antifreeze, etc.).
- Changes vehicle tires.
- Greases mechanical parts.
- Maintain a high productivity level and complete most jobs within or close to SRT times.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical Diploma from an accredited Diesel Technology Program preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of mechanical experience preferred. A Technical Diploma from an accredited Diesel Technology Program may substitute for 1 year of the required experience. Experience in the transportation industry preferred.
- Computer experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license required; must be at least 18 years or older to work in USX Shop.
- D.O.T and Brake certification required to perform PM’s and brake work.
- OEM Online certifications preferred.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear;
- Frequently stands, walks, uses hands to finger, handle or feel;
- Reaches with hands and arms;
- Uses hand tools constantly for extended periods of time;
- Stoops to 30” minimum and kneels to 18” minimum;
- Reaches and stretches across the midline with full cervical range of motion and bilateral range of motion;
- Constantly goes in/out of truck on 51” and one 24” step pulling full body weight;
- Frequently climbs 51’ with one 24” step and pull full body weight;
- Frequently climbs stairs 24” without a hand hold rail;
- Occasionally pushes 250 lbs, pulls 125 lbs, frequently pushes/pulls 100/50 lbs and constantly pushes/pulls 50/25 lbs;
- Occasionally carries, lifts overhead, high, low and medium lift 51/75 lbs, frequently 50/21 lbs and constantly 20/1 lbs.
- Normal Office Settings.