Diesel Technician

Essential Job Functions :

• Promote safety in all actions.

• Prepare repair orders as per company policy

• Work effectively and safely within the shop area and when making a road call without supervision.

• Complete records in a timely manner in compliance with company rules and requirements.

• Comply with and continually update knowledge of all DOT regulations, federal, state, local and company standards and requirements regarding:

• Personal safety when performing maintenance operations on tractor and/or trailers

• Maintaining an environment of cleanliness and safety within the shop

• Disposal of all waste products, both hazardous and non-hazardous.

• Communicate with Maintenance Supervisor as required.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Carries out duties assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or CSC Manager as required.

Minimum Qualifications for Consideration :

• High School Education or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Should possess or be willing to obtain ASE Brake certification within the first 180 days of employment

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

• Self-starter with detail oriented work habits

• Meet qualification requirement as stipulated in Section 396.19 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as required to perform vehicle inspections

• Meet qualification requirements as stipulated in Section 396.25 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as required to perform brake maintenance/repairs.

• Ability to safely operate tractor/trailer unit within terminal premises.

• Technical knowledge as required to:

• Insure proper treatment of various required components that include, but are not limited to: air compressors, fuel pumps, hubs, wheel, and springs: any of which may exceed 100lbs in weight.

• Perform inspections on specification cargo tanks if facility is a DOT Registered Inspector.

• Inspect, repair, or replace domes, valves, vents, or other equipment as necessary within safety, regulatory and company standards.

• Display professional demeanor

• Good interpersonal skills; able to work well with wide range of individuals

• Demonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules

• Basic mechanics skills

• Through knowledge of DOT regulations, federal, state, local and company regulations and standards.

• Knowledge of basic company employment policies and procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time on a concrete floor; repeatedly reach above shoulder level an unlimited numbers of times daily, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, kneel, squat, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual activity
• Occasional lifting (up to 100 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Normal Shop environment (concrete floors)
• Work on sometimes uneven and/or slippery surfaces

Qualifications Education:

• High School Education or equivalent

Skills and Requirements:

• ASE certifications preferred

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

• Self-starter with detail oriented work habits

• Meet qualification requirement as stipulated in Section 396.19 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as required to perform vehicle inspections

• Meet qualification requirements as stipulated in Section 396.25 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as required to perform brake maintenance/repairs

• Ability to safely operate tractor/trailer unit within terminal premises

• Technical knowledge as required to:

• Ensure proper treatment of various required components that include, but are not limited to: air compressors, fuel pumps, hubs, wheel, and springs: any of which may exceed 100lbs in weight.

• Repair as needed specification cargo tanks if the facility has an ASME-authorized U stamp or a National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessels authorized R stamp.

• Perform inspections on specification cargo tanks if facility is a DOT Registered Inspector.

• Inspect, repair, or replace domes, valves, vents, or other equipment as necessary within safety, regulatory and company standards

• Display professional demeanor

• Good interpersonal skills; able to work well with wide range of individuals

• Demonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules

• Basic mechanics skills

• Through knowledge of DOT regulations, federal, state, local and company regulations and standards

• Knowledge of basic company employment policies and procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time on a concrete floor; repeatedly reach above shoulder level an unlimited numbers of times daily, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, kneel, squat, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual activity
• Occasional lifting (up to 100 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Normal Shop environment (concrete floors)
• Work on sometimes uneven and/or slippery surfaces