Tractor Technician

Western offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a family-oriented culture. Western Express HQ is in Nashville, TN. All outside terminals, located all over the country, have a small town, tight knit family atmosphere. Whether you are in Nashville or at one of our outlying locations, you are treated like family!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and efficiency of our trucks and trailers for drivers and customers
• Perform DOT-compliant maintenance on all vehicles and equipment within our fleet
• Conduct preventative maintenance on all fleet vehicles and equipment
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair major systems including engines, transmissions, DEF systems, AC systems, and driver safety mitigation devices
• Utilize OEM diagnostic platforms for troubleshooting and repair, and participate in ongoing training opportunities
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment

Qualifications:

• Pass pre-employment drug screening and DOT physical
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license (CDL license is a plus)
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Basic computer skills
• Regular attendance for assigned shifts
• Positive team player
• Ability to understand and implement instructions, guidelines, and pertinent information
• Ability to move, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. occasionally

Why Choose Western Express Inc?

• Referral bonus program
• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Multiple shifts available
• Holiday pay
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k
• Comprehensive training across multiple OEM equipment applications
• Access to the newest industry-standard vehicle maintenance technologies
• Schedule flexibility
• Accrual of time off from the start of employment
• $50 boot credit
• Company provides necessary major shop tooling; hand tools required

Compensation:

• $20 - $30 per hour (based on experience)

Join Western Express Inc. and become part of a supportive team where your skills and dedication are valued. Apply now to kick-start your career with us!

Due to the collaborative nature of the work environment, the spontaneous need for idea generation and execution, and the potential for expedited remediations, responses, or information gathering, in-person, in-office attendance is an essential function of this position.

Western Express, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or other similar state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Western. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

I understand, where permissible under applicable federal, state, and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment. Upon employment, employees may be required to have their picture taken.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.