Diesel Technician

Diesel Technician

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• 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.

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

• High School Education or equivalent.

• 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 to perform vehicle inspections.
• Meet qualification requirements as stipulated in Section 396.25 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to perform brake maintenance/repairs.
• Ability to safely operate tractor/trailer unit within terminal premises.
• Technical knowledge required to:
  • Ensure proper treatment of various required components including, but not limited to: air compressors, fuel pumps, hubs, wheels, and springs (any of which may exceed 100 lbs).
  • 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 a wide range of individuals.
• Demonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules.
• Basic mechanics skills.
• Knowledge of basic company employment policies and procedures.

• Ability to stand for extended periods on a concrete floor; repeatedly reach above shoulder level many times daily; walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, kneel, squat; finger dexterity; hearing, visual activity.
• Occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.

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

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Truck Transportation