Diesel Technician

LAUNCH TransTechs is seeking a Diesel Technician in Indianapolis, IN to test, service and repair of diesel-powered equipment. 

ATTENTION VETERAN MECHANICS! U.S. Xpress is an approved Veterans Administration Apprenticeship Sponsor for Heavy Truck Mechanics! If you have benefits under your Post 9/11 or Reservist GI Bill, you can enroll in our Veteran's Apprenticeship Program for Heavy Truck Mechanics. U.S. Xpress is one of a select few trucking companies to offer this program to Veterans. This means that you can claim your tax-free housing benefits from the VA in addition to receiving training and earning great pay and benefits from U.S. Xpress!

Shift: Sun-Wed, 6:30am-5:00pm 
Pay: $39,300+ per year, based on experience 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Tests, services, and repairs tractors, trailers, engines, and related mechanical components. Serves as leader to other technicians.
• Diagnose and repair most transmission, engine, electrical, suspension, driveline, HVAC, brakes and air systems. May require assistance from other techs.
• Repair/Replace bolt on body parts such as hoods and cab extenders.
• Perform DOT inspections as outlined in company guidelines.
• Perform open seat inspections to prepare tractor for next driver.
• Perform 90 day lease operator inspections.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in timely fashion.
• Capable of using all diagnostic equipment and resources.
• Drive trucks in and out of shop before and after repairs.
• Clean and maintain work area on a daily basis.
• Perform basic or minor repairs and inspections on brakes, tires, wiring etc.
• Perform basic and routine preventative maintenance on tractors and trailers.
• Check vehicle fluids; transmission, oil, windshield wiper, antifreeze, etc.
• Perform vehicle preventative maintenance.
• Change vehicle tires.
• Grease mechanical parts.
• Must be able to move equipment in and out of shop.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Equivalent of a high school required.
• Minimum of 2+ years of tractor experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have steel toe boots.
• Must have own hand tools.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.