Lead Diesel Mechanic - Night Shift

XPO Logistics
Kernersville, NC

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

Minimum qualifications:

  • 4 years of related work experience or 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)
  • Prior mechanical experience in the automotive industry or skilled trades
  • 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
  • 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 $43.11/hour including Master Certification and Night Shift Premium
  • 3rd Shift, 9:00pm-6:30am. Monday - Friday
  • Company-provided uniforms
  • Tool allowance of $400 per quarter
  • This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position
  • Full health insurance benefits on day one
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Earn up to 13 days of PTO over your first year, with accruals starting on day one
  • 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 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 statement here .

Posted 2026-08-12

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