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