Shop Technician

United Petroleum Transports; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

United Petroleum Transports in San Antonio, TX, seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform vehicle maintenance, prepare repair orders, and work safely in the shop or on road calls under supervision.

The role requires ASE Brake certification within 180 days, knowledge of FMCSR, the ability to manage multiple tasks, attention to detail, and commitment to safety and DOT compliance.

Qualifications

• ASE Brake certification within 180 days.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Self-starter with detail oriented work habits.
• Meet qualification requirement as stipulated in FMCSR 396.19 to perform vehicle inspections.
• Meet qualification requirements as stipulated in FMCSR 396.25 to perform brake maintenance/repairs.
• Through knowledge of DOT regulations, federal, state, local and company standards.

Responsibilities

• 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 and standards.

Skills

ASE Brake cert

Prioritization

Detail oriented

Vehicle inspections

DOT regulations knowledge

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Job description

• 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.

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