Lead Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician

Heniff Transportation Systems; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

401(k) Plan + Company Match

Paid Time Off (120 hours yearly)

Company Paid Holidays

Paccar Online Training Provided

Boot Allowance

Job summary

Heniff Transportation Systems seeks a skilled Diesel Truck Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on tractors and trailers in accordance with DOT regulations and company standards.

The role requires reading, writing, and speaking English, owning your tools, and experience with cargo tank inspection equipment. You will diagnose issues, conduct 90-day inspections, and uphold OSHA and environmental policies while maintaining a safe shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience using inspection and test equipment for cargo tank inspections preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair tractors and trailers.
• Perform annual 90-day inspections to meet FHWA standards.
• Conduct HM inspections and follow safety/environmental policies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inspection equipment

Cargo tank inspection tools

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Heniff Transportation provides best-in-class supply chain solutions to our valued customers by utilizing our network of supply chain services and resources. We focus on creating extraordinary growth and value across the markets, industries, and customers we serve through outstanding safety, innovation, and service performance. We accomplish this through one of the largest, fully integrated networks of terminals, transload and tank wash facilities in North America and now in Canada. We strive to be the BEST at everything we do.

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 repair tractors and trailers.
• Perform annual/systematic 90-day inspection in order to ensure equipment meets federal FHWA standards.
• The Mechanic performs HM inspections
• The Mechanic adheres to all established safety (OSHA) and environmental policies and standards to include identification, use, and proper procedures for handling or disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Experienced in the use of inspection and test equipment used for cargo tank inspections

Essential Qualifications:

• Must have own tools

Language Skills:

• 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

The Heniff Family of Companies, we believe our biggest asset is our people. 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.