Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

Diagnoses and repairs tractors and trailers, performing annual/systematic 90‑day inspections to ensure equipment meets federal FHWA standards.

Conducts inspections of cargo tanks, including internal, external, upper coupler inspections, heat system, leakage, vacuum, pressure tests, and vapor tightness test (EPA Method
27).

Determines overall mechanical condition of tractors, trailers, and associated equipment, diagnoses component malfunctions, and initiates repair actions.

Repairs components by replacing worn or damaged parts with new or reconditioned parts; corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub‑assemblies, components, parts, or systems.

• Brakes
• Hubs
• Bearings
• Seals
• Electrical
• Air conditioning
• Fuel
• Steering
• Hydraulics; control linkages, clutches, and traction units

Uses technical publications or automated systems to maintain vehicles to prescribed manufacturers’ maintenance schedules and to research parts; properly annotates all maintenance and labor performed in maintenance management software.

Operates a yard hostler truck to move trailers within the facility yard and the shop as needed.

Communicates the need to order and receive parts and supplies as needed.

Adheres to all established safety (OSHA) and environmental policies and standards, including identification, use, and proper procedures for handling or disposal of hazardous wastes.

Maintains a clean, organized work environment to ensure equipment longevity and workplace safety.

Performs welding repairs as needed and performs additional duties as assigned.

Reports directly to the Shop Supervisor.