Diesel Technician

Job Details

Location:

TX Amarillo - Amarillo, TX 79108

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Category:
Skilled Labor - Trades

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

• High School Education or equivalent.
• Must 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 requirements stipulated in Section 396.19 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to perform vehicle inspections.
• Meet qualification requirements stipulated in Section 396.25 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to perform brake maintenance/repairs.
• Ability to safely operate a tractor/trailer unit within terminal premises.
• Technical knowledge necessary for:
• Proper treatment of various components including air compressors, fuel pumps, hubs, wheels, and springs (which may exceed 100 lbs in weight).
• Performing inspections on specification cargo tanks if the facility is a DOT Registered Inspector.
• Inspecting, repairing, or replacing domes, valves, vents, or other equipment as necessary within safety, regulatory and company standards.
• Display professional demeanor and good interpersonal skills, able to work well with a wide range of individuals.
• Demonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules.
• Basic mechanic skills.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, federal, state, local and company regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of basic company employment policies and procedures.

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

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