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!

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Lead Express Mechanic to join our Maintenance Department. This role is responsible for overseeing daily shop operations, ensuring timely and high-quality maintenance on tractors and trailers, and supporting a team-oriented, safety-first environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, mechanical knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily workload to optimize shop productivity.

• Monitor and minimize equipment downtime through effective maintenance scheduling.

• Inspect tractors and trailers to identify and prioritize necessary repairs.

• Accurately document repair details and input information into computer systems.

• Communicate effectively with the shop team, drivers, and service providers.

• Follow and enforce the company’s tire program for all equipment.

• Ensure compliance with TIA, OSHA, and all company safety regulations.

• Provide prompt, professional support to drivers while maintaining excellent customer service.

• Lead by example—educate, motivate, and support team members in a professional manner.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and share best practices with management.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

• Experience: Minimum of one year of consistent employment or related technical schooling.

• Skills and Abilities:

• Proven leadership and team coordination skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office, Windows, and related programs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Physical ability to stoop, bend, and crawl under equipment.
• OSHA, TIA, OE, or other safety/mechanical certifications are a plus, but not required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no company sponsorship available).
• Relocation assistance is not provided.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Parental Leave

• Employee Discounts

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.