Diesel Technician

United Petroleum Transports; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the truck transportation industry is seeking a Diesel Technician in San Antonio. The role involves preparing repair orders, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations, and promoting safety. Ideal candidates will have a high school education and be willing to obtain ASE Brake certification. This full-time position offers opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Meet qualification requirements for vehicle inspections.
• Technical knowledge for handling heavy components.

Responsibilities

• Prepare repair orders and comply with DOT regulations.
• Communicate with Maintenance Supervisor as required.
• Promote safety in all actions and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

ASE Brake certification

Basic mechanics skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Job description

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• 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.
  
  

Description

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
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Education or equivalent
  
  

Skills and Requirements:

• ASE certifications preferred
• 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:
• 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 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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