Job Details

Job Location
72005 Port Barre LA - Port Barre, LA

Position Type
Technician

Salary Range
$24.04 - $36.11 Hourly

Travel Percentage
None

Job Shift
8hr

Job Category
NA

Description

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.

At KAG, it's our people who make it possible to achieve our company goal as One Team Driven to Make a Difference! With expert knowledge, supportive leadership and most importantly, a strong belief in our company culture, our KAG team exemplifies the passion, pride and entrepreneurial spirit of KAG to help us reach our goal every day.

We want you to have a career with the rewarding professional and community experiences you desire, in a place that feels like home. If you are seeking an opportunity to join a talented team of dedicated professionals in a company that keeps North America moving, we invite you to apply!

Pay: $19.13 to 28.75 per hour based on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm

Position Summary

This position is required to safely and accurately perform general property and vehicle maintenance & repair duties in and around the shop operations in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge and understanding basic, intermediate and advanced preventative maintenance (PM) and repair techniques of Class 5 through Class 8 commercial vehicles to include tank trailer inspection and maintenance related to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations is required.

Essential Functions
  • Safely perform all repairs necessary in a shop environment to all company owned equipment including tractors, trailers, forklifts, vehicles, etc.
  • Adherence to company PM schedule and safe execution of all inspections.
  • 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 with the 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.
  • Become qualified as necessary with appropriate certifications to perform new technology evaluations, diagnosis, and repairs.


Qualifications

Qualifications
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum 5-years 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 FMCSR's
  • Willing to obtain American Welding Society (AWS) certification
  • EPA 609 certification (Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Repair)
  • Valid driver's license
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Basic set of technician tools - in accordance with KAG list
  • Become qualified as necessary with appropriate certifications to perform new technology evaluations, diagnosis and repairs


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior maintenance experience on Class 5 through Class 8 vehicles
  • Prior maintenance experience on Tanker trailers


Physical Requirements
  • LIFTING REQUIREMENTS: Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds. Anything over 50 pounds, is lifted with assistance.
  • Lifting - Frequent - Weight 50 lb.
  • Carrying - Occasional - Weight 50 lb.
  • Pushing - Occasional - Force 50 lb.
  • Hand Grip - Frequent
  • Sitting - Occasional
  • Standing - Frequent
  • Walking - Frequent
  • Climbing - Occasional
  • Stooping - Occasional
  • Kneeling - Two Knees - Occasional
  • Crouching/Squatting - Occasional
  • Reaching - Overhead - Frequent
  • Handling - Constant
  • Vision - Constant
  • Talking - Frequent


Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. No person will be discriminated against in any aspect of their employment on the basis of any status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to:
  • Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
  • Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
  • Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.

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