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XPO, Inc. Lead Diesel Mechanic - 2nd Shift in Carlstadt, New Jersey

Lead Diesel Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Requisition Id: 372420

Business Unit: LTL

Location:

Carlstadt, NJ, US, 07072

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

Minimum qualifications:

  • 4 years of related work experienceor 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:

  • Experienced Technicians can earn$43.50/hour including Master Certificationand shift differential.

  • 2nd Shift, 2:30pm - 11:00pm

  • Quarterly tool allowance to grow your tool kit

  • 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 frequently up to 50 lbs. And occasionally greater than 75 lbs.

  • Safely walk and stand for extended periods on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery, including working outdoors in inclement weather

  • Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, 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.

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.

Review XPO's candidate privacy statementhere (https://jobs.xpo.com/content/CANDIDATE-PRIVACY-NOTICE/?locale=en_US) .

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