Shop Technician Lead

UNITED PETROLEUM TRANSPORTS INC • Baytown, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for embracing and promoting the company's Vision, Values, and Mission, and assisting in meeting annual Owner's plans. The company is committed to the Guiding Principles of the Responsible Care initiative, and employees are expected to conduct themselves consistently with these principles to enhance safety for employees and communities. The position involves working effectively and safely within the shop area and when making road calls without supervision, completing records in a timely manner, and complying with all DOT regulations, federal, state, local, and company standards regarding personal safety, maintenance operations, shop cleanliness, and waste disposal. The role also requires communicating with the Maintenance Supervisor as needed and carrying out additional duties assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or CSC Manager.

Requirements

• 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 mechanic’s skills
• Through knowledge of DOT regulations, federal, state, local and company regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of basic company employment policies and procedures

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, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED