Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician

Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan + Company Match

Paid Time Off (120 hours yearly)

Company Paid Holidays

Paccar Online Training Provided

$125.00 yearly Boot Allowance

Job summary

Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC is seeking a Diesel Truck Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and general repairs on tractor and trailer units. The ideal candidate will diagnose issues, conduct inspections, and adhere to safety standards while working in a workshop environment.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, experience with inspection equipment, and the ability to communicate effectively in English. Benefits include medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in using inspection and test equipment for cargo tank inspections.
• Ability to operate in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs tractors and trailers.
• Performs annual/systematic 90-day inspections to ensure compliance with standards.
• Adheres to safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Using inspection and test equipment

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for performing preventative maintenance, special inspections and general repairs on tractor and trailer units in accordance with DOT, federal and state regulations and Company standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Diesel Truck Mechanic diagnoses and repairs tractors and trailers.
• Perform annual/systematic 90-day inspection to ensure equipment meets federal FHWA standards.
• Perform HM inspections.
• Adhere to all established safety (OSHA) and environmental policies and standards including handling or disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience in using inspection and test equipment used for cargo tank inspections.
• Must have own tools.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.

Physical Demands

Use arms to reach and stretch; hands and fingers to grasp, move, or assemble objects of a variety of sizes, and to also manipulate a variety of objects, tools, devices, and controls. Use legs to stand for long period of time, maneuver through shop environment, and perform a variety of locomotive functions which may include crawling, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and carrying or relocating objects weighing up to 75 lbs. Perform broad locomotive motions, at times in a rapid fashion, such as bending, twisting, balancing in stable and unstable positions, and reaching, with the capacity to use bodily muscles to sustain these motions for long periods of time without fatigue. Perform fine locomotive motions, at times in a rapid fashion, that involve the use of fingers for the manipulation of tools. Adjust, execute, maintain, and repeat all bodily motions, postures, and stances in order to accommodate to rapid and gradual changes within the work environment as necessary. Visually identify and focus on objects at close and distant ranges, and at central and peripheral locations, with the ability to identify their distances, depths, and colors in environments of varying lighting. While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side. Use auditory senses in order to hear and isolate specific sounds, understand speech, and recognize their differences in a variety of environments of varying sound levels. Speak clearly and at necessary volumes in a variety of environments of varying sound levels. Ability to operate in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Work Environment

This position works in confined spaces.

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan + Company Match
• Paid Time Off (120 hours yearly)
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paccar Online Training Provided
• $125.00 yearly Boot Allowance

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. Heniff treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes and general treatment during employment, including 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.