What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Technician position at United Petroleum Transports?
Essential Job Functions:
Education:
- 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.
- Carries out duties assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or CSC Manager as required.
- High School Education or equivalent
- 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
- 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)
- Normal Shop environment (concrete floors)
- Work on sometimes uneven and/or slippery surfaces
Education:
- High School Education or equivalent
- 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
- 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)
- Normal Shop environment (concrete floors)
- Work on sometimes uneven and/or slippery surfaces