Tank Inspector Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

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.

Position Summary

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 Trailer Mechanic diagnoses and repair and trailers.
• Perform annual/systematic periodic inspections in order to ensure equipment meets federal FHWA standards.
• The Mechanic performs HM inspections
• The Mechanic adheres to all established safety (OSHA) and environmental policies and standards to include identification, use, and proper procedures for handling or disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Electrical systems
• Suspensions
• Brakes
• Skin work
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 10 years of experience working on all makes of trailers
• Must take and pass training classes
• Certified Registered HM Inspector
• Valves and vent certification
• Experienced in the use of inspection and test equipment used for cargo tank inspections

Essential Qualifications:

• Must have own tools

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

Physical Demands:

• Use arms to reach and stretch; hands and fingers to grasp, move, or assemble objects of a variety of sizes, and to also manipulate a variety of objects, tools, devices, and controls.
• Use legs to stand for long period of time, maneuver through shop environment, and perform a variety of locomotive functions which may include crawling, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and carrying or relocating objects weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Perform broad locomotive motions, at times in a rapid fashion, such as bending, twisting, balancing in stable and unstable positions, and reaching, with the capacity to use bodily muscles to sustain these motions for long periods of time without fatigue.
• Perform fine locomotive motions, at times in a rapid fashion, that involve the use of fingers for the manipulation of tools.
• Adjust, execute, maintain, and repeat all bodily motions, postures, and stances in order to accommodate rapid and gradual changes within the work environment as necessary.
• Visually identify and focus on objects at close and distant ranges, and at central and peripheral locations, with the ability to identify their distances, depths, and colors in environments of varying lighting.
• While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side.
• Use auditory senses to hear and isolate specific sounds, understand speech, and recognize their differences in a variety of environments of varying sound levels.
• Speak clearly and at necessary volumes in a variety of environments of varying sound levels.
• Ability to operate in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Work Environment:

• This position works in confined spaces

Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan + Company Match
• Paid Time Off (120 hours yearly)
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paccar Online Training Provided
• $125.00 yearly Boot Allowance
• $1,000 referral bonus
• $1,000 shop bonus per quarter if requirements are met.
• $1,000 sign on bonus paid over the course of a year (90 days: $250.00, 180 days: $250, 1 year: $500)

Salary Range:

Disclaimer: The salary range for this position is $40.00 to $47.00 hourly. This range is based on market data and internal equity. The final offer will be determined by various factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

The Heniff Family of Companies, 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.