Heavy-Duty Diesel Fleet Inspector & PM Lead

About Us Trucking moves the American economy. It is a $1 trillion market, and it still runs on fragmented operations, thin margins, and technology a generation behind. Billor, short for "Bill of Rights," is the only company transforming this market end to end, combining Freight and Technology for Truck Drivers, Freight Brokers, and Small Carriers into a single ecosystem. We operate a fleet of several hundred heavy-duty trucks and run integrated business lines across freight, fintech, and technology platforms. About the role This position will support the mechanical inspection, preventive maintenance, quality control, and overall mechanical management of our Class 8 fleet. The specialist will serve as a technical resource for Fleet Management and will be responsible for identifying mechanical issues, validating repairs, inspecting trucks, monitoring preventive maintenance, and providing technical oversight of work performed by internal teams and external maintenance vendors. The specialist will also visit partner repair facilities to validate repair recommendations, repair approvals, parts, labor, and completed services. Responsibilities Daily Class 8 Truck Inspections Perform daily and scheduled mechanical inspections of Class 8 trucks. Conduct pre-delivery, post-repair, return-to-service, and general condition inspections. Inspect critical heavy-duty components, including: Diesel engine Aftertreatment system Transmission Brakes Tires and wheels Suspension Steering Electrical systems Air systems Cooling system Fuel system Fifth wheel Lighting Fluid levels and leaks Other safety-critical components Identify mechanical and safety issues before they result in breakdowns, downtime, or DOT violations. Provide technical recommendations for corrective action. Preventive Maintenance Monitor preventive maintenance schedules based on mileage, engine hours, manufacturer specifications, and fleet requirements. Identify recurring mechanical failures and maintenance trends. Establish and maintain inspection standards for Class 8 equipment. Monitor critical components and recommend repairs before failures occur. Support a proactive maintenance strategy designed to reduce roadside breakdowns and unplanned downtime. Maintenance Documentation & Systems Maintain accurate inspection and maintenance records using the designated fleet and maintenance management platforms. Document defects, photographs, recommendations, repairs, and final inspection results. Ensure all inspections are completed consistently and accurately. Maintain a complete mechanical history for each truck. Use available maintenance data to identify recurring failures and opportunities for preventive action. Support the implementation and standardization of the maintenance platforms and processes as they are defined by the company. Vendor & Maintenance Shop Oversight Visit partner heavy-duty truck repair facilities where company trucks are serviced. Conduct on-site inspections of trucks undergoing maintenance and repairs. Validate that proposed repairs are technically necessary and properly justified. Review repair estimates and identify unnecessary, excessive, or questionable repairs before approval. Validate parts, labor, and services against the approved scope of work. Inspect completed repairs before the truck is released whenever applicable. Identify recurring quality issues with specific vendors. Document findings with photographs, inspection reports, and notes. Provide management with technical recommendations regarding vendor performance and repair approvals. Quality Control & Return-to-Service The specialist will provide an independent technical quality-control layer between the repair facility and Fleet Management. Identify Issue → Document Issue → Evaluate Repair → Approve Repair → Monitor Repair → Verify Completion → Final Inspection → Release Truck The goal is to ensure that trucks are not simply repaired, but that repairs are technically correct, properly documented, and completed to the required standard before the truck returns to service. DOT & Safety Compliance Perform inspections in accordance with applicable DOT/FMCSA requirements. Identify conditions that could create safety or compliance violations. Ensure mechanical deficiencies are properly documented and corrected. Support internal inspection standards that meet or exceed applicable regulatory requirements. Heavy-Duty Diesel Technician certification or formal training. Formal education or technical degree/diploma in: Heavy-Duty Diesel Technology; Diesel Technology; Heavy Truck Technology; Commercial Vehicle Maintenance. DOT/FMCSA commercial vehicle inspection certification/training. Demonstrated knowledge of applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) related to vehicle inspections and mechanical safety. The ideal candidate is a senior-level heavy-duty diesel technician or specialist with extensive hands-on Class 8 experience who is capable of transitioning from primarily performing repairs to also providing technical inspection, quality control, vendor oversight, and fleet maintenance management. The candidate must be comfortable: Inspecting trucks independently. Diagnosing complex diesel mechanical issues. Reviewing repair estimates. Challenging unnecessary repairs. Validating completed work. Visiting repair facilities. Working directly with mechanics and vendors. Documenting findings professionally. Using the company's designated maintenance and fleet management platforms. Making independent technical recommendations to management. Enforcing safety and DOT standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr Billor