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Job Title: Tank Truck Technician
KAG is North America's largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering energy commodities, specialty products, merchant gases and food products across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
We're seeking a skilled Tank Truck Technician to join our team at KAG. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for safely and accurately performing general property and vehicle maintenance & repair duties in and around the shop operations in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and understanding of basic preventative maintenance and repair techniques of Class 5 through Class 8 commercial vehicles, including tank trailer inspection and maintenance related to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform general cleaning and repair duties
- Assist other technicians in performing preventive/repair of facilities and equipment to include trucks, tractors and trailers
- Create and complete work order entries. Maintain work order and vehicle maintenance records
- Conduct all levels of preventive maintenance functions such as regular servicing of vehicles including oil changes, and equipment inspections
- Electrical diagnostics, repair and replacement
- Assist in physical parts inventory, receiving and proper charge out of parts to work orders
- Learn and become proficient utilizing the company's maintenance software program to create and complete work orders
Benefits:
- Opportunities for growth with extensive onsite paid training
- Guaranteed Pay Increases with completion of training programs and verified prior experience
- $125 Boot Allowance
- $250 Semi-Annual Tool Allowance after one year of service (up to $500 Annually)
- Benefits Available (Medical/Dental/Vision/401K Match)
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in heavy-duty vehicle maintenance & repair
- Air brake certification in compliance with FMCSR 396.25
- Certified as a (DOT) commercial motor vehicle inspector in compliance with FMCSRs
- Valid drivers license
- Basic computer knowledge
- Basic set of technician tools in accordance with KAG list
Physical Requirements:
- LIFTING REQUIREMENTS: Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds. Anything over 50 pounds, is lifted with assistance.
- Carrying - Occasional - Weight 50 lb.
- Hand Grip - Frequent
- Sitting - Occasional
- Standing - Frequent
- Climbing - Occasional
- Stooping - Occasional
- Kneeling - Two Knees - Occasional
- Crouching/Squatting - Occasional
- Reaching - Overhead - Frequent
- Handling - Constant
- Vision - Constant
- Talking - Frequent
Salary : $500
