Tank Maintenance Technician

Heniff Transportation provides best-in-class supply chain solutions to our valued customers by utilizing our network of supply chain services and resources. We focus on creating extraordinary growth and value across the markets, industries, and customers we serve through outstanding safety, innovation, and service performance. We accomplish this through one of the largest, fully integrated networks of terminals, transload and tank wash facilities in North America and now in Canada. We strive to be the BEST at everything we do.

Welding experience required.

Position Summary

The Tank Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, special inspections, and general repairs on tractor and trailer units in accordance with DOT, federal and state regulations, and Company standards. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Tank Maintenance Technician will diagnose and repair tanks
• Perform annual/systematic 90-day inspection in order to ensure equipment meets federal FHWA standards.
• Perform the following on cargo tanks: internal, external, and upper coupler inspections, heat system, leakage, vacuum, pressure tests, and vapor tightness test
• Determine the overall mechanical condition of tractors, trailers, and associated equipment, diagnose component malfunctions, and initiates repair actions. 
• The Tank Maintenance Technician will repair components by replacing worn or damaged parts with new or reconditioned parts. 
• Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as brakes, hubs, bearings, seals, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, steering, hydraulics; control linkages, clutches, and traction units. 
• Use technical publications or automated systems in maintaining vehicles to prescribe manufacturers’ maintenance schedules and for researching parts. 
• The Tank Maintenance Technician will properly annotate all maintenance and labor performed in maintenance management software.
• Operate a yard hostler truck to move trailers within the facility yard and the shop as needed.
• Communicate the need to order and receive parts and supplies as needed.
• Adhere to all established safety (OSHA) and environmental policies and standards including identification, use, and proper procedures for handling or disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Clean, organize and maintain the work environment to ensure equipment longevity and workplace safety.
• Perform welding repairs as needed. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• The Tank Maintenance Technician reports to the Shop Supervisor. 



Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Essential Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle and equipment theory, principles, and repair relating to diesel engines, air, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to effectively and efficiently inspect tanks and trailers to align with DOT standards (49CFR HM180.407).
• Knowledge of tractor and trailer maintenance, DOT rules and regulations, company policies and procedures
• Ability to use vehicle diagnostic software

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

At Heniff, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. Heniff treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes and general treatment during employment, including on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or disability.