Liquid Asphalt Tanker Technician (Mechanic)

Ajax Paving Industries, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. is seeking a Liquid Asphalt Tanker Technician responsible for maintaining tractor trucks and tanker trailers used for hauling liquid asphalt.

The role covers preventative maintenance, repairs, diagnostics, and on-site field service to ensure safe, reliable operations. The candidate should have a High School Diploma and experience with maintenance of commercial motor vehicles; CDL with endorsements is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates valid chauffeur or CDL with required endorsements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team and customers.
• Basic computer/electronic diagnostics skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tractor truck: tires, fluids, lights.
• Maintain tanker trailer and related equipment.
• Inspect, perform preventative maintenance, report deficiencies.
• Schedule third party repairs as needed.
• Keep shop area clean and organized (5S).
• Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on brakes, oil, suspension.
• Use diagnostic software for malfunction evaluation.
• Provide emergency field service as required.
• Complete service reports and track parts.
• Maintain service logs and safety compliance.

Skills

Chauffeur License

CDL Class A

Airbrakes endorsement

Tanker endorsement

HazMat endorsement

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Experience in maintenance of commercial motor vehicles

Tankers maintenance experience preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Liquid Asphalt Tanker Technician is responsible for maintenance of truck tractors and tanker trailers used for hauling liquid asphalt.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of tractor truck, including tire pressures/rotations, fluid levels, and lights.
• Maintenance of tanker trailer.
• Check all equipment regularly, execute preventative maintenance and communicate deficiencies to Terminal Manager.
• Schedule third party repairs as needed.
• Maintain good housekeeping (5S) in shop area.
• Troubleshoot, assessment and the basic repair (i.e. brakes, oil, lube, suspension, etc.) of equipment.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions using diagnostic software.
• Perform emergency field service using company service truck.
• Complete service reports and records
• Track parts charged and returned.
• Maintains service logs
• Meet all safety requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Chauffeur License or ability to obtain Chauffeur License
• Preferred Commercial Driver’s License, Class A, with airbrakes, Tanker and HazMat endorsement
• Be able to communicate effectively
• Preferred basic computer and electronic equipment skills to diagnose and solve mechanical and technical problems.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma
• Experience in maintenance of commercial motor vehicles
• Maintenance of Tankers is preferred

Work Environment/Physical Abilities

The physical abilities of this position require the employee to be able to frequently sit, stand, climb, low level work, reaching, bending, and trunk movements. Also, may require carrying, pushing/pulling, dexterity of hands and fingers, seeing, hearing and talking. Lifting requirements may include up to 80 pounds.