Quality Carriers, Inc. is the nation’s #1 tank trucking company. We transport a broad range of chemical products and provide our customers with value added services. We’re a core carrier for many of the Fortune 500 companies engaged in chemical processing and we provide services to each of the top 100 chemical producers in the world with US operations.

We employ over 2,000 people nationwide and have over 200 people in our Tampa based corporate office.

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. Determines the overall mechanical condition of tractors, trailers and associated equipment, diagnoses component malfunctions and initiates repair actions. Repairs components by replacing worn or damaged parts with new or reconditioned parts. Corrects 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 a welder to make repairs as needed. Uses technical publications or automated systems in maintaining vehicles to prescribed manufacturers’ maintenance schedules and for researching parts. Properly annotates all maintenance and labor performed in maintenance management software

Skills/Education Required for Truck Mechanic

• Must possess at least 3 years of experience in repair and service of trailers and medium duty trucks.
• Knowledge is mandatory of vehicle and equipment theory, principles and repair relating to diesel engines, air, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of tractor and trailer maintenance, DOT rules and regulations, company policies and procedures.
• Ability to use vehicle diagnostic software.
• High school diploma, completion of G.E.D., or equivalent vocational school.
• Up to 3 years as a fleet mechanic preferred.
• DOT HM-183 training or experience a plus.
• ASE certification is not required but recommended.

We offer competitive wages and employee benefits (Flexible spending accounts, generous Paid Time Off/Holiday Schedule, in addition to Medical, Dental, and Vision plans).

Quality Carriers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Please note that per Quality policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Quality will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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Experience

• 2 - 3 years: Ability to use vehicle diagnostic software
• 2 - 3 years: Experience repairing and maintaining tractor/tanker

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• ASE Diesel Certification