Wichita Service Mechanic

Seneca Tank • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

As a Service Mechanic at Seneca Tank, you will repair and replace parts on truck- and tank-trailer-mounted pump, compressor, blower, and hydraulic systems. The hands-on work includes installing components; working with pumps, valves, hoses, and fittings; performing TIG and MIG welding; and completing mechanical installations and repairs alongside an experienced team. The work helps return customers’ units to the road reliably and correctly. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The job holder must provide their own work tools. Candidates who receive a conditional offer must 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 job tools, including hand, electric, pneumatic, and gas-welding/cutting tools.
• Ability to operate tools used for essential job functions, including hand and power tools, metal brakes, and band saws, accurately.
• Ability to repair machines or systems using appropriate tools and determine which tools and equipment a job requires.
• Familiarity with safety standards common to motor vehicle repair environments.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, policies, and regulations, including work orders, work-process protocols, and safety manuals.
• Ability to arrange items or actions according to a specified order or pattern.
• Ability to recognize actual or potential problems with tank/chassis units, components, and tools used for work.
• Troubleshooting skill to identify causes of operating errors and determine appropriate actions.
• 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 meet DOL grade 4 heavy-work physical capacity requirements, including exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and/or 10–20 pounds constantly.
• Visual ability including distance vision without correction, color vision, depth perception, and field of vision.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
• Must provide own work tools.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen after receiving a conditional offer.

Responsibilities

• Read job orders to determine work requested by the customer or directed by the Dealership Manager.
• Replace failing parts to restore equipment function.
• Install additional parts on existing units to upgrade or improve function and efficiency.
• Repair malfunctioning parts, including welding and fabricating components and subcomponents.
• Perform Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) tests on petroleum tanks and chassis.
• Diagnose structural and operational problems with liquid bulk tanks, chassis, and fluid delivery systems to identify necessary repairs.
• Follow D.O.T. regulations for petroleum tanks and trailers and the policies in Seneca Tank’s Safety Manual.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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