Tank Trailer Service Technician

Dairy Farmers of America • Perryville, MO

10d

About The Position

SEMO Tank, owned by Dairy Farmers of America, sells, leases, and repairs tank trailers and offers related parts for resale. The Tank Trailer Service Technician performs a range of repairs on tank trailers, including mechanical repair, welding, grinding, polishing, cutting, and fabrication. The technician inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains equipment to company and DOT standards; works from engineering and assembly drawings; and keeps accurate records of time and materials. The role requires following safety and environmental policies, wearing PPE, maintaining an orderly work area, and furnishing personal hand tools. The position has no direct reports, requires no travel, and may provide backup support to other shop technicians as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic understanding of pneumatic systems, pumps, blowers, seals, bearings, and related components.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use precision measuring devices and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate repair and inventory records.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, work well with others, and follow directions.
• Ability to operate required tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform basic MIG/TIG welding for repair and fabrication.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation, and assembly drawings.
• Ability to perform tasks without constant supervision and work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift over 70 lbs.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a technical or vocational school, equivalent apprenticeship, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in TIG and MIG welding.
• Experience with mechanical assembly.

Responsibilities

• Perform cutting, aligning, fitting, and welding operations for repairs, modifications, or design work involving new and used equipment.
• Grind and polish to 3A standards when required.
• Locate and mark workpieces for cutting, accounting for welding shrinkage, stock thickness, and component specifications.
• Locate and mark bending lines, accounting for machine stretching, stock thickness, and component specifications.
• Lay out and examine metalwork pieces or stock to ensure client specifications are met.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines, including rolls, brakes, drill presses, grinders, and shears, to cut, form, drill, bend, and punch materials.
• Repair air brake and suspension systems.
• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance and general repairs to company and DOT standards.
• Read and interpret engineering and assembly drawings.
• Attend departmental safety, equipment, and other training.
• Handle, position, move, and install materials using arms and hands.
• Wear PPE and observe health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Track materials used for inventory control.
• Record time spent and materials used on daily work sheets.
• Dispose of damaged materials appropriately.
• Label and store salvage parts for future reinstallation.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area.
• Furnish personal hand tools.

Benefits

• Up to 144 hours of paid time off during the first year of employment.
• Up to 32 hours of sick time during the first year.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following the start date.
• 401(k) with company match, effective on the 30th day after hire.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

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