Job Description

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!

At Western Express, we offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a family-oriented work culture. Our headquarters are located in Nashville, TN, while our terminals across the country maintain a close-knit, small-town atmosphere. Whether you work at our Nashville headquarters or one of our locations nationwide, you’ll be treated like part of the Western family.

Position Overview:

In this role, you will support our equipment inspection and service process by identifying DOT compliance issues, maintenance needs, tire concerns, and other equipment-related requirements as units enter the yard. You will use a variety of tools, resources, and training to accurately identify and communicate these needs.

We’re committed to investing in your success—and we want you to have the opportunity to grow while contributing to the success of our team.

We pay weekly!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identify DOT compliance issues, company requirements, and necessary repairs as directed.
• Accurately document and enter detailed information into computer systems and communicate findings to the Shop or service provider as needed.
• Follow the company’s tire inspection program for each unit and identify tire-related maintenance needs.
• Follow all TIA rules, regulations, and safety practices to protect yourself and our drivers.
• Address equipment-related issues promptly while providing exceptional service to drivers and customers.
• Consistently follow established procedures, policies, and protocols.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and communicate recommendations to management.
• Recognize and share best practices with team members.
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and team-oriented work environment at all times.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, Windows, and related software.
• No relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Minimum of one year of consistent employment history or schooling.
• Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and work underneath equipment as required.

Requirements & Skills:

• Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Dependable and diligent, with a demonstrated commitment to completing tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Strong sense of responsibility, conscientiousness, communication, and teamwork.
• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret information; identify problems; and make sound decisions.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow established procedures, policies, and guidelines.
• Commitment to following all established safety policies and procedures.
• Professional attitude and strong customer-service skills.

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.