Tanker Trailer Technician/Mechanic

Updated on 11/22/2025

Amerit Fleet Solutions

Amerit Fleet Solutions

Compensation Overview

$33 - $40/hr

+ Sign-on Bonus + Bonuses

Junior

Merrillville, IN, USA

In Person

Position Summary

Amerit Fleet Solutions, one of the leading fleet maintenance companies in the US, is looking to hire a skilled Tanker Trailer Technician/Mechanic in East Chicago, IN! The Tanker Trailer Technician/Mechanic will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of tanker trailers and will operate vehicles and test all working parts in various functions to ensure proper operation.

Compensation: $33 - $40 Hourly Pay, Depending on Experience - Paid Weekly - Every Friday!!!

**Potential Sign-on Bonus up to $2,500 and may be eligible for additional bonuses upon hire

Shift: Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm

The benefits of belonging – what’s in it for you? 

  • Competitive hourly pay – paid weekly, every Friday
  • Full benefits within 30 days
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, disability insurance
  • 401(k) program with a company match- Amerit will match 50% of the first 5% of compensation what an employee contributes to the plan
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
  • Commitment to your safety through boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
  • Career and learning development with an extensive training program through our Amerit University
  • Employee referral program, up to $1,000 bonus
  • ASE certification program with fee reimbursement and bonus
  • Employee recognition platform that includes opportunities to redeem points for merchandise
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 24/7 nurse triage line
  • Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets
  • Employee resource groups (ERGs) that foster inclusion
  • Wellness and fitness programs through our providers

What the Tanker Trailer Technician/Mechanic role looks like:

  • Prepare vehicle records and report both manually and on a computer
  • Perform safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documentation required
  • Inspect and perform work on the under parts of vehicles
  • Access any area of the equipment or vehicle to perform necessary maintenance
  • Move parts to and from the job site and remove or install these parts on vehicle
  • Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
  • Perform other duties as required

What our ideal candidate looks like:

  • Must have at least 2 years experience performing tanker trailer maintenance.
  • Must be able to enter and exit the driver's compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using normally available footholds and handholds
  • Must provide own hand tools
  • Perform DOT inspections
  • Basic computer skills
  • Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.)

Working Conditions:

  • Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job
  • Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, diesel fumes and noise
  • Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases or other irritants
  • Access any area of the equipment or vehicle to perform necessary maintenance
  • Ability to move and position heavy objects
  • Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel and crawl to repair vehicles
  • Ability to work outside in various weather conditions

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