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Diesel Technician

United Petroleum Transports
Amarillo, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025 CLOSED ON 12/25/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Technician position at United Petroleum Transports?

Description

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

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