Diesel Technician - All Experience Levels

Why U.S. Xpress? Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below! Sign On Bonus Full Ashford University Tuition for Employee and Dependents Sponsored ASE Certification Paid OEM Training Boot Allowance Vacation, Sick, & Personal time Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave Medical, Dental and Vision This is an evergreen requisition. We continuously accept applications for this role to build a strong candidate pipeline. Openings may not be immediately available, and qualified candidates will be contacted as positions become available.What You’ll Do:Performs basic preventative maintenance and repairs on tractors and trailers. Perform basic and routine preventative maintenance on tractors and trailers as outlined in USX PM guidelines. Perform basic or minor repairs and inspections on brakes, tires, wiring etc. Check vehicle fluids (e.g. transmission, oil, windshield wiper, antifreeze, etc.). Change vehicle tires. Grease mechanical parts. Maintain a high productivity level and complete most jobs within or close to SRT times. Perform other duties as assigned. What We’re Looking For: EducationHigh 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. Skills/Certifications Valid driver’s license required; must be at least 18 years or older to work in USX Shop Environment. Ability to read and write. Must provide own tools that are adequate to perform job functions. D.O.T and Brake certification required to perform PM’s and brake work. OEM Online certifications preferred. Physical Requirements: 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; and reaches with hands and arms. Ability to stand for long periods of time supporting full body weight Ability to walk 1000 feet minimum and change positions frequently Ability to frequently move shoulders with full range of motion in all six planes of movement Ability to reach heights over 72” frequently; ability to crouch to height of 18” frequently Ability to reach and stretch across the midline with full cervical range of motion and bilateral range of motion Ability to use hand tools constantly for extended periods of time Ability to stoop to 30” minimum and kneel to 18” minimum Ability to frequently climb 51’ with one 24” step and pull full body weight. Ability to frequently climb stairs 24” without a hand hold rail. Ability to pull self up ladder with 4x17”steps with upper body pull. Ability to constantly go in/out of truck on 51” and one 24” step pulling full body weight. Ability to frequently go up and down ramp. Ability to occasionally push 250 lbs, pull 125 lbs, frequently push/pull 100/50 lbs and constantly push/pull 50/25 lbs. Ability to occasionally carry, lift overhead, high, low and medium lift 51/75 lbs, frequently 50/21 lbs and constantly 20/1 lbs.

Created: 2026-04-02