U.S. Xpress is reimagining the trucking industry for tomorrow while we deliver the goods for our customers today. Join our skilled shop team and work with new technology and trucks in a culture built on family, safety, and innovation. While you build your skills, you’ll enjoy a highly competitive compensation package, including a technician sign-on bonus, boot allowance, and college tuition at no cost to you or your children.
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U.S. Xpress is reimagining the trucking industry for tomorrow while we deliver the goods for our customers today. Join our skilled shop team and work with new technology and trucks in a culture built on family, safety, and innovation. While you build your skills, you’ll enjoy a highly competitive compensation package, including a technician sign-on bonus, boot allowance, and college tuition at no cost to you or your children.
Heated - yes Air Conditioned - no
We have 18 employees total in our shop
We run 1st and 2nd shift currently. First shift runs 5am-130pm, second shift runs 130pm-10pm.
Technicians are required to provide the basic hand tools needed to do the jobs. USX supplies all other tools necessary.
Air conditioned breakroom for the shop
4 tractor bays, 1 trailer bay
We average 52 tractor and 10 trailer ROs per month
Parts department handles all parts ordering
Will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
Yes, we offer OEM training, paid ASE certifications, and a Full Ride Program for our Technicians. We also offer additional continuing education opportunities for our support and leadership roles as well.
Technicians can grow through the different level of technicians as well as into leadership roles within their shop. There are also many growth opportunities within the company as a whole. Our leaders work diligently to career path with each individual employee and strive to promote from within when opportunities arise.
We do annual reviews but will be moving to a bi-annual structure next year.
All shop personnel are required to complete 18 OSHA courses within their first 90 days of employment and then there is ongoing OSHA training throughout the year.
Each shop has Shop Trainer that is supported by a Regional Training Manager. The training team is responsible for mentoring and training all new hires and providing continuous training to all levels of techs. The Shop Trainer will partner with other senior techs to ensure the younger techs are provided with the tools and resources needed to be successful
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We partner with local tech schools and offer Diesel Technician Internships.
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We have both a short form and long form application. Short form takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Long app is only required if an offer is made and should take about 10 minutes to complete
Yes, all positions typically require a phone interview as the first step. Entry level shop positions will only require a phone interview before offer. All other positions will go to a 2nd round in person interview.
Your in person interview will be a combination of open ended questions as well as an assessment to gauge your technical skills. You should also be give a tour of the shop during your interview.
Your employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.
Yes, it will be 10-15 questions given during the in-person interview.
You should expect to hear back within 72 business hours; ideally within 24-48 business hours.
2 weeks on average
Pay is based upon experience
Pay is based upon experience
Pay is based upon experience
Pay is based upon experience
Pay is based upon experience
Pay is based upon experience
Pay is based upon experience
Health Insurance | Offered | Health insurance provider is BlueCross BlueShield. We also offer a standard plan and a high deductible plan. All new hires are eligible the first of the month after their first 30 days of employment. |
Dental Insurance | Offered | Individual and family plans offered through Delta Dental. We now offer an orthodontia plan as well. |
Vision Insurance | Offered | Individual and family plans offered through VSP. |
Retirement Plan | Offered | New hires are eligible to start contributing to a 401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days of employment. Company matches 50% of the first 5% employees contribute. |
Sick Leave | Offered | All employees accrue 48 hours sick/personal time throughout the year. |
Vacation | Offered | 40 hours off vacation upon hire, 80 hours after 1 year of employment. Additional vacation time allotted at 5 years and 10 years. |
Paid Holidays | Offered | We offer 8 paid holidays which include New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, Juneteenth and a Floating Holiday. |
ST / LT Disability | Offered | U.S. Xpress offers short term and long term disability options. |
Life Insurance | Offered | U.S. Xpress provides basic life insurance for all eligible employees at no cost and offers voluntary term life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance options for employees and their dependents. |
Uniforms | Offered | Uniforms are provided for all shop employees. |
Other | Offered | Other benefits offered by U.S. Xpress: - Pet Insurance - Paid Parental Leave - Full Ride Program - 529 Plan - Employee Stock Purchas Plan |
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