Diesel Technician
About The Position
As a Diesel Technician at Marathon Petroleum Company, you will join a maintenance team responsible for the safety and reliability of the company’s transport fleet. The position provides daily preventative and corrective maintenance for transport trucks, tankers, and trailers, and is primarily focused on fleet maintenance and repair. It is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, with occasional out-of-region development opportunities. The role is part of a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency, and skill level; the specific position title and pay grade depend on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. The schedule is 4/10, with occasional on-call duty and travel of up to 25%. The listed pay rate is $29.14–$38.56 per hour. Eligible compensation and benefits include a 7% 401(k) match, a 7%–11% company-funded pension, a bonus program, and medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- Excellent mechanical aptitude and strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform routine and corrective maintenance on vehicles, including braking systems and hydraulic and air systems for tractors and trailers.
- Ability to work in a team environment with operations and staff personnel.
- Ability to prioritize daily work schedules based on operational requirements.
- Self-motivated and able to work efficiently with little supervision.
- Must have or become trained in OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard and be able to perform spill response duties if required.
- Travel of up to 25%.
- Work a 4/10 schedule with occasional on-call duty.
Nice To Haves
- Previous petroleum industry experience is strongly desired.
- Mechanic certification or completion of a two-year program at an accredited technical school, vocational school, or community college with truck mechanics coursework.
- Professional mechanic or technician experience related to diesel engines and semi-trailers in oil and gas operations.
- Experience with and knowledge of wiring and electrical systems.
Responsibilities
- Inspect and maintain trailers in compliance with DOT requirements.
- Keep assigned vehicle maintenance files and DOT compliance documentation current for mechanical work performed on transport vehicles.
- Perform tire changes.
- Perform or coordinate emergency maintenance and breakdown repairs on fleet vehicles.
- Coordinate outside equipment repairs, annual tanker certifications, inspections, and related documentation.
- Maintain the truck shop area and order parts, materials, oils, lubricants, and shop supplies.
- Perform routine maintenance, including oil and air filter changes, power steering and suspension service, PTOs, locking rear ends, Roper pumps, brakes, wheel bearings and hubs, electrical system service, and other maintenance as needed.
- Perform preventative maintenance schedules for assigned vehicles and equipment.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair transport trucks, tankers, and semi-trailers.
- Perform spill response duties if required.
Benefits
- 7% 401(k) match.
- 7%–11% company-funded pension.
- Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Educational reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
