Lead Tractor Trailer Maintenance Tech
About The Position
The Terminal Lead Maintenance Technician performs routine maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on company and owner/operator tractors and trailers, as well as equipment purchased from the company. Safety and compliance with DOT standards are primary considerations for all maintenance and repair work. The role also performs welding needed for equipment repairs and upkeep and directs the day-to-day work of Terminal Maintenance Technicians, setting priorities when appropriate. The technician maintains a range of vehicle and tank systems, including engines, transmissions, brakes, wheel ends, tires, shutdown systems, pumps, valves, plumbing, and suspensions. The role uses diagnostic, maintenance, and inventory software to document work, track parts and time, and maintain records in accordance with OSHA and DOT standards. It also includes preparing hazardous-material tanks for product changes, attending required meetings, and establishing individual goals aligned with company objectives. Work is primarily in a vehicle maintenance shop and the surrounding vehicle parking area. The job involves exposure to chemicals, hazardous materials and fumes, dust, dirt, grease, and maintenance by-products, as well as use of tools and welding and torching equipment. Occasional travel is required to pick up or deliver equipment and attend safety meetings or other events. Physical demands include frequent bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, kneeling, squatting, gripping, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds, and entering a confined space through an opening up to 18 inches for tank inspection and repair.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Mechanical experience.
- Supervisory experience.
- Ability to bend, push, pull, reach, kneel, squat, grip, and climb consistently.
- Ability to remain reclined on a concrete surface for extended periods.
- Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to regularly grip and torque a variety of tools.
- Ability to maintain extended visual attention, including depth perception, and consistent visual focus on vehicle and equipment components.
- Ability to enter a confined space through an opening up to 18 inches for tank inspection and repair.
- Ability to tolerate strong chemical odors, including ammonia and nitric acid.
- Knowledge of the operation, function, maintenance, and repair of the listed vehicle and equipment systems.
Nice To Haves
- CDL with hazmat endorsement.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance, scheduled preventive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on tractors, trailers, tanks, and other equipment.
- Maintain and repair the specified engine, transmission, braking, wheel, tire, shutdown, pump, valve, plumbing, and suspension systems.
- Direct the day-to-day activities of Terminal Maintenance Technicians and establish work priorities when appropriate.
- Build hoses under the supervision of a Registered Inspector.
- Use maintenance and inventory software to create purchase orders, track work time, record instructions and parts used, enter meter readings, and complete pending work.
- Maintain accurate records of equipment, machinery, facility, and vehicle repairs and maintenance to meet OSHA and DOT standards and guidelines.
- Prepare hazardous-material tanks for product changes in compliance with hazardous-material guidelines.
- Use welding equipment to modify parts and repair vehicles, tanks, and other equipment while following OSHA safety requirements.
- Attend company and industry-related meetings as required.
- Establish individual goals aligned with company business strategies and objectives.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $2,000 sign-on bonus
- Employee rewards, recognition, and performance bonuses
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Immediately paid floating holidays
- 401(k) with match
- Three medical plans to choose from
- HSA option with company contribution
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance equivalent to annual salary, with additional coverage available
- Company-paid short-term disability insurance, with an added buy-up option
- Long-term disability insurance
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Uniforms
- Tool reimbursement
- Safety boot reimbursement
- Safety glasses reimbursement
- Referral bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
