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