Service Mechanic - Welder

Seneca Tank • Wichita, KS

2d

About The Position

Reporting to the Dealership Manager, the Service Mechanic - Welder diagnoses problems with liquid bulk tanks, chassis, and fluid delivery systems; repairs or replaces parts identified through diagnosis; installs additional components on existing equipment; and performs TIG and MIG welding to support fabrication, installation, and repair work. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

The job requires following U.S. Department of Transportation regulations for petroleum tanks and trailers, as well as the policies in Seneca Tank’s Safety Manual. The employee must provide their own work tools and, after receiving a conditional offer, pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience building or repairing diesel, gas, or hydraulic equipment using hand, electric, and pneumatic tools.
• Working knowledge of the proper use, maintenance, and repair of tools used on the job, including hand, electric, pneumatic, and gas-welding/cutting tools.
• Ability to operate tools used for essential job functions, such as hand and power tools, metal brakes, and band saws, accurately.
• Ability to repair machines or systems using appropriate tools and determine the tools and equipment needed for a job.
• Familiarity with safety standards common to motor vehicle repair work environments.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, policies, and regulations, including work orders, work process protocols, and safety manuals.
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a specified order or pattern.
• Ability to recognize actual or potential problems with tank or chassis units, components, and tools.
• Troubleshooting skills to identify causes of operating errors and determine appropriate action.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of arithmetic and its application.
• Ability to pass the Department of Labor grade 4 heavy-work physical capacity profile.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to meet the stated visual requirements, including distance clarity without correction, color vision, depth perception, and field of vision.
• Provide personal work tools.
• Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

Responsibilities

• Read job orders to determine the work requested by customers or directed by the Dealership Manager.
• Replace failing parts to restore proper equipment function.
• Install additional parts on existing units to improve or enhance their function or efficiency.
• Repair malfunctioning parts, including welding and fabricating components and sub-components.
• Perform Department of Transportation tests on petroleum tanks and chassis.
• Diagnose structural and operational problems with liquid bulk tanks, chassis, and fluid delivery systems to identify necessary repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow Department of Transportation regulations regarding petroleum tanks and trailers and the policies in Seneca Tank’s Safety Manual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED