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!

Inspection Technician

Position Responsibilities

• Inspect tractors and trailers to identify required repairs and maintenance needs, ensuring all components are thoroughly evaluated.
• Accurately document inspection findings and enter detailed information into company computer systems; communicate repair needs to the shop or service providers as necessary.
• Adhere to the company tire program for all tractors and trailers.
• Identify maintenance and repair opportunities on equipment to ensure operational safety and compliance.
• Follow all applicable TIA rules, safety standards, and company protocols to ensure personal safety and the safety of drivers.
• Resolve issues efficiently to support drivers and customers while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Consistently follow established procedures, policies, and operational guidelines.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and provide constructive feedback to leadership.
• Promote and share best practices across the team to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain a professional work environment and consistently demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and produce results with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and professionalism, including strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret information to identify issues and make sound decisions.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures, guidelines, and safety requirements.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and crawl underneath equipment as required to complete inspections.

​Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office, Windows, and related programs.
• Minimum of one year of consistent employment and/or educational experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• TIA certifications are preferred but not required.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Parental leave
• Employee discount program

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.