Tank Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The Tank Maintenance Technician will perform preventative maintenance, special inspections, and general repairs on tractor and trailer units in accordance with DOT, federal and state regulations, and Company standards. The role requires welding experience.

• Diagnose and repair tanks.
• Perform annual/systematic 90‑day inspections to ensure equipment meets federal FHWA standards.
• Conduct inspections on cargo tanks (internal, external, upper coupler, heat system, leakage, vacuum, pressure and vapor tightness tests).
• Determine the overall mechanical condition of tractors, trailers, and associated equipment, diagnose component malfunctions, and initiate repair actions.
• Repair components by replacing worn or damaged parts with new or reconditioned parts.
• Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub‑assemblies, components, parts, or systems such as brakes, hubs, bearings, seals, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, steering, hydraulics; control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Use technical publications or automated systems to prescribe manufacturers’ maintenance schedules and research parts.
• Properly annotate all maintenance and labor performed in maintenance management software.
• Operate a yard hostler truck to move trailers within the facility yard and shop as needed.
• Communicate the need to order and receive parts and supplies as needed.
• Adhere to all established safety (OSHA) and environmental policies and standards, including proper handling or disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Clean, organize, and maintain the work environment to ensure equipment longevity and workplace safety.
• Perform welding repairs as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

• Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle and equipment theory, principles, and repair related to diesel engines, air, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently inspect tanks and trailers in accordance with DOT standards (49
  
  CFR HM180.407).
• Knowledge of tractor and trailer maintenance, DOT rules and regulations, company policies and procedures.
• Ability to use vehicle diagnostic software.
• Read, write, and speak English proficiently.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Generous vacation time and company paid holidays.
• 401(k) and Roth with employer matching contributions.
• Short and long‑term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life & accident critical illness insurance.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Perk Spot national employee discount program.
• Travel assistance program.

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer that hires and develops individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Heniff treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes, or in general employment treatment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or disability.