Diesel Technician

United Petroleum Transports is seeking a Diesel Technician to maintain and repair diesel engines and related systems.

• Prepare repair orders following company policy.
• Work safely and effectively within the shop and during road calls without supervision.
• Complete records promptly in accordance with company rules and requirements.
• Maintain and comply with DOT regulations, federal, state, and local standards regarding personal safety, shop cleanliness, and waste disposal.
• Communicate with the Maintenance Supervisor as required.
• Carry out duties assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or CSC Manager.

• High school education or equivalent.
• Acquire an ASE Brake certification within the first 180 days of employment.
• Meet the qualifications in Section 396.19 of FMCSRs for vehicle inspections.
• Meet the qualifications in Section 396.25 of FMCSRs for brake maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to safely operate a tractor/trailer unit within terminal premises.
• Technical knowledge of air compressors, fuel pumps, hubs, wheels, springs, and other components that may exceed 100 lbs.
• Experience in inspections on specified cargo tanks if the facility is a DOT Registered Inspector.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and company policies.
• Self‑starter with detail‑oriented work habits.
• Professional demeanor, good interpersonal skills, and dependable attendance.
• Basic mechanics skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.

• Ensure proper treatment of required components (air compressors, fuel pumps, hubs, wheels, springs).
• Repair or replace domes, valves, vents, and other equipment as needed per safety, regulatory, and company standards.
• Perform inspections on specification cargo tanks in accordance with facility certifications.

• Stand for extended periods on concrete floors, reach above shoulder level repeatedly, walk, bend, push, pull, stoop, kneel, squat, and perform repetitive motions.
• Occasional lifting up to 100 lbs.

• Normal shop environment with concrete floors.
• Work on sometimes uneven and/or slippery surfaces.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Truck Transportation