# 2nd Shift HM183 Cargo Tank Mechanic

**Company:** [Altom Transport](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/jdTTGfz9HK34nJyvTii4dv.md)
**Location:** Pasadena, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Maintenance

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## Description

### Turn Your HM183 Ticket Into a Career, Not Just a Paycheck

If you’re an HM183-qualified mechanic working out in the Pasadena heat, fighting to find tools, or stuck on a crew that doesn’t respect your craft — read this one carefully.

Altom Transport is hiring an experienced **2nd Shift HM183 Cargo Tank Mechanic** at our Pasadena, TX shop. You’ll be working indoors, on well-maintained equipment, with the tools and parts you actually need to do the job right the first time. We treat our mechanics like the specialists they are — because in the liquid bulk world, you’re the reason the wheels keep turning.

### Why Altom

Altom Transport is a **third-generation, family-owned specialized carrier** of Liquid Bulk Products serving the U.S. and Canada. We’ve built our reputation on safety, equipment, and people — in that order — and we know our mechanics are at the heart of all three.

At our Pasadena shop, you’ll find:

-   **A climate-controlled bay** — no chasing leaks in 98° humidity
-   **Top-shelf diagnostic equipment** and modern lifts
-   **A parts room that’s actually stocked**
-   **A crew that respects HM183 work** and the time it takes to do it right
-   **Stable, predictable hours** — no forced weekends, no last-minute call-outs

## Requirements

**Required**

-   **Active HM183 Registered Inspector status** with PHMSA — or current eligibility to register (we’ll help you complete registration)
-   Minimum **2 years of diesel tractor experience**
-   Minimum **1 year of trailer/tanker experience**
-   Working knowledge of **49 CFR Parts 178, 180, and 393**
-   Ability to read and interpret DOT regulations, OEM service manuals, and electrical/hydraulic schematics
-   Comfortable working around liquid bulk product residue, including hazmat
-   Own basic hand tools (we supply specialty tools, lifts, and diagnostic equipment)
-   Valid driver’s license
-   Must pass pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check
-   Authorized to work in the United States
-   Able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces
-   _In lieu of experience, completion of an applicable technical/trade school will be recognized_

**Preferred**

-   Current **V, I, P, L, T, and U** cargo tank inspection qualifications
-   Hands-on experience with **DOT 406, 407, 412 and MC 306, 307, 312** cargo tanks
-   Class A or B CDL (not required — but a strong plus, and we offer pay bumps for CDL holders)
-   ASE certifications (T-series in particular)
-   Hazmat endorsement
-   Welding certification (MIG/TIG on stainless or aluminum)
-   Prior experience at a tanker carrier, petrochemical, or food-grade hauler

## Benefits

### Benefits

**Compensation**

-   Competitive 2nd shift base pay
-   **2nd shift differential** paid on every hour worked
-   Overtime after 40 hours
-   Annual performance reviews with merit increases
-   Tool allowance and boot allowance
-   **Referral bonus** when you bring in another qualified mechanic

**Health & Wellness**

-   **Blue Cross Blue Shield** medical insurance
-   Dental and vision coverage
-   **HSA with employer contributions up to $2,400/year**
-   Supplemental life insurance available
-   Short-term and long-term disability options
-   Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

**Time Off**

-   **Paid vacation**
-   Paid time off (PTO)
-   Paid holidays
-   **No forced weekend work** — your time off is your time off

**Retirement & Long-Term**

-   401(k) retirement plan
-   Stable, third-generation family-owned company — built to last

**Training & Career Growth**

-   **We pay for your HM183 endorsements and renewals** (V, I, P, L, T, U)
-   Paid OEM and manufacturer training
-   ASE certification reimbursement
-   Promote-from-within culture — supervisor and lead mechanic roles open to internal candidates first

**Work Environment**

-   **Climate-controlled indoor shop** — no working outdoors in Pasadena summer heat
-   Modern lifts, diagnostic equipment, and specialty tools provided
-   Well-stocked parts room
-   Clean, organized, professionally run facility
-   A crew that respects skilled work and the time it takes to do it right