Diesel Technician

United Petroleum Transports Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United Petroleum Transports Inc is seeking a Maintenance Technician to promote safety and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on tractors and trailers. You will prepare repair orders, work in the shop and on road calls without supervision, and ensure timely, compliant record-keeping.

The role requires a high school education or equivalent, and a willingness to obtain ASE Brake certification within 180 days, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Education or equivalent.
• Willingness to obtain ASE Brake certification within 180 days.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations at federal, state and local levels.
• Ability to operate tractor/trailer safely within terminal premises.
• Strong attention to safety, records and compliance with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety in all actions.
• Prepare repair orders as per company policy.
• Work effectively and safely within the shop and road calls without supervision.
• Complete records in a timely manner in compliance with company rules.
• Comply with DOT regulations and company standards for safety and maintenance.

Skills

ASE Brake certification

DOT regulations knowledge

Detail-oriented

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Good attendance

Education

High School Education or equivalent

ASE Brake certification (within 180 days)

Job description

Essential Job Functions:Promote safety in all actions.Prepare repair orders as per company policyWork 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 trailersMaintaining an environment of cleanliness and safety within the shopDisposal 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 equivalentKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Should possess or be willing to obtain ASE Brake certification within the first 180 days of employmentAbility to prioritize and manage multiple projectsSelf-starter with detail oriented work habitsMeet qualification requirement as stipulated in Section 396.19 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as required to perform vehicle inspectionsMeet 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 demeanorGood interpersonal skills; able to work well with wide range of individualsDemonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedulesBasic mechanics skillsThrough knowledge of DOT regulations, federal, state, local and company regulations and standards.Knowledge of basic company employment policies and proceduresPhysical 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 activityOccasional lifting (up to 100 pounds)Working Conditions:Normal Shop environment (concrete floors)Work on sometimes uneven and/or slippery surfacesEducation:High School Education or equivalentSkills and Requirements:ASE certifications preferredAbility to prioritize and manage multiple projectsSelf-starter with detail oriented work habitsMeet qualification requirement as stipulated in Section 396.19 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as required to perform vehicle inspectionsMeet qualification requirements as stipulated in Section 396.25 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as required to perform brake maintenance/repairsAbility to safely operate tractor/trailer unit within terminal premisesTechnical knowledge as required to:Ensure 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.Repair as needed specification cargo tanks if the facility has an ASME-authorized U stamp or a National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessels authorized R stamp.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 standardsDisplay professional demeanorGood interpersonal skills; able to work well with wide range of individualsDemonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedulesBasic mechanics skillsThrough knowledge of DOT regulations, federal, state, local and company regulations and standardsKnowledge of basic company employment policies and proceduresPhysical 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 activityOccasional lifting (up to 100 pounds)Working Conditions:Normal Shop environment (concrete floors)Work on sometimes uneven and/or slippery surfaces