Safety Lane Inspector

Marten Transport; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Marten Transport is seeking a Safety Lane Inspector to perform timely quality inspections on the tractor and trailer fleet, ensuring compliance with Marten policy, procedures, and DOT regulations.

You will identify DOT issues, CSA violations, and maintain fleet standards during yard checks at each terminal while coaching shop and driving staff. This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing long hours, and working in varied climates.

Qualifications

• Must possess mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Must read and write English and have some computer skills.
• Must pass company pre-employment exam.

Responsibilities

• Identify D.O.T. issues on equipment Marten operates.
• Ensure CSA violations are identified and repaired prior to equipment leaving facility.
• Capture and inspect equipment during yard checks at terminals.
• Maintain compliance with company, EPA and Safety policies.
• Complete repair orders timely with labor and parts charged to the unit.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and proper tool usage.
• Coach and communicate effectively with shop and driving staff.

Skills

Mechanical skills

English literacy

Computer skills

Job description

Purpose

The Safety Lane Inspector furnishes quality inspections to the tractor and trailer fleet in a timely and efficient manner, while complying with Marten policy and procedure as well as DOT regulations.

Purpose

The Safety Lane Inspector furnishes quality inspections to the tractor and trailer fleet in a timely and efficient manner, while complying with Marten policy and procedure as well as DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ability to identify D.O.T. issues on any/all equipment Marten operates.
• Ensure C.S.A. violations are identified and repaired prior to equipment leaving facility.
• Clear and concise understanding of the fleets equipment and how to properly maintain the company standard.
• Capture and inspect all equipment at respective terminals during yard checks and monitoring.
• Ensure all company, EPA and Safety policies are compiled to meet local, state and federal standards.
• Accountable for all direct and indirect labor hours on a daily and weekly basis.
• Completes all repair orders in a timely manner, ensuring all labor and parts are charged to the appropriate unit.
• Return all unused parts to the parts room and does not abuse company tools.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of work area, keeping spills, grease and debris to a minimum.
• Ability to coach and communicate effectively with shop and driving staff.
• Ability to identify D.O.T. issues on any/all equipment Marten operates.
• Ensure C.S.A. violations are identified and repaired prior to equipment leaving facility.
• Clear and concise understanding of the fleets equipment and how to properly maintain the company standard.
• Capture and inspect all equipment at respective terminals during yard checks and monitoring.
• Other duties as assigned.

Abilities/Skills Required

Must possess mechanical skills and aptitude for the position. Must be able to exhibit skills and knowledge through company pre-employment exam. Must be able to read and write English language and have some computer skills.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and be able to stand for long hours. Must be able to work various shifts and days. Must be able to work in all types of climates including extreme hot and cold.

Wage: $22-$34 per hour