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Job Description

Description
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN) was founded in 1956 and is a premier transportation and logistics company, with coverage throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and China. Werner maintains its global headquarters in Omaha, NE with offices throughout North America and China. Werner is among the five largest truckload carriers in the United States, with a portfolio of transportation services that includes medium-to-long-haul, regional and local van capacity, temperature-controlled, flatbed, dedicated and expedited. Werner's Value Added Services portfolio includes freight management, truck brokerage, intermodal, load/mode and network optimization and freight forwarding. Werner is a licensed NVOCC and U.S. Customs Broker.

DRIVEN TO SUCCEED!

The main purpose of this position is to diagnose and repair all systems on a diesel tractor to include, but not limited to: engine, transmission, front axle, rear axle, suspension, air conditioning and heating, electrical, air brakes and 5th wheel systems. Must have advanced set of hand tools, rollaway toolbox, ½ drive impact and sockets, digital volt/ohm/amp meter.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS!

You will be proud to work on our fleet of new trucks. The average age of our equipment is just over 1 year. You will diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems on Freightliner, Peterbilt and Kenworth tractors as indicated on work orders or discovered during inspection.

Repairs will be made to the following:
Overheads
Minor and major electrical
Engine electronic controls
Minor and major engine overhaul
Clutch replacement and adjustment
Differential replacement
Transmission overhaul
Exhaust repairs
U-joints
Cab interior
Wheel seals
Brakes
Air bags
Leveling valves
Shocks
Thermostats
Fan hub
Air brake valves
Air lines
Air governor
Air compressor
Air drier
Radiator
Hoses
Belts
Alternators
Batteries
Lights
Kingpins
Shackle pins and bushings
Drag link and tie rod ends
5th wheel
Wire feed welding
Oxyacetylene operation
Preventative maintenance
Heating and air conditioning.

Job Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to Read and Write.

2. Ability to use technical and service manuals.

3. Ability to use hand tools, air tools, and specialty tools such as battery tester, multimeter, antifreeze tester, refrigerant reclaimer, and engine diagnostics equipment.

4. Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot systems.

5. Ability to communicate in a professional manner with co-workers and drivers.

6. Familiarity with diesel engines and all associated systems.

7. Ability to operate a semi-tractor.