Diesel Technician

United Petroleum Transports, Inc.Houston, Baytown, TexasOn-siteFull-timeJunior, 1–2 yearsListed 3 hours ago

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About this role

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