Water Truck Maintenance Checklist

Equipment maintenance is crucial to ensure reliable and safe operation, predictable costs, and longevity for your owned or rented water truck. A well-maintained water truck not only saves time and money, but also keeps your operators safe on the job. To that end, this water truck maintenace checklist is. afree resource to keep your truck running and productive.

To create a maintenance plan for your water truck, refer to the following checklist, which includes essential items to check for most water trucks. However, remember to also consult the operator’s manual of your individual truck and consider the conditions that your trucks operate in.

The truck maintenance checklist:

Safety Items:

• Check back-up alarm
• Verify fire extinguisher is charged
• Inspect parking brake
• Check windshield and glass
• Inspect ladders
• Check lights
• Keep operators manual handy
• Inspect steps

Electrical:

• Check battery terminals and box
• Inspect disconnect switch
• Visually inspect wiring
• Check fuses

Engine:

• Note the date of last service
• Record the type of service performed
• Inspect air filters
• Check belts
• Look for error codes
• Inspect hoses

Fluids:

• Check for leaks
• Verify brake fluid level
• Check differential oil
• Inspect engine coolant level
• Check engine oil level
• Check fuel level
• Inspect transmission oil
• Verify DEF fluid level

Cabin:

• Verify dash lights and gauges are working
• Check heater/AC
• Inspect switches
• Verify horn is working
• Check seat belt

Tires/Wheel/Axles:

• Check tire pressure
• Inspect tire wear
• Look for tire cracks and cuts
• Inspect rim condition
• Verify suspension is free from defects
• Inspect axles

Water System:

• Inspect spray heads
• Inspect air lines
• Check water cannon
• Inspect fill hose (if equipped)
• Inspect hose reel
• Verify spray hose is in good condition
• Check water tank condition

Other:

• Drain and inspect air tanks
• Inspect paint and decals
• Verify Telematics/GPS equipment is working
• Grease machine as needed

In addition to the above truck maintenance checklist, daily checks such as inspection and replacement of air filters and daily grease are important to save on costly repairs. Encourage operators to perform their own daily maintenance and report any issues immediately.

Finally, creating a consistent preventative maintenance schedule for your water truck fleet will help avoid premature failure and machine downtime. Remember that every jobsite is different, so tailor your PM schedule accordingly.