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 tank trailer repairs, including mechanical repair, welding, grinding, polishing, cutting, and fabrication on new and used equipment. The technician also repairs air brake and suspension systems, diagnoses issues, conducts preventative maintenance, and completes general repairs to company and DOT standards.

The role involves interpreting engineering and assembly drawings, operating fabrication equipment, maintaining repair and inventory records, and handling materials and salvage parts. The technician is expected to follow safety and environmental policies, wear PPE, maintain an orderly work area, attend departmental training, and provide personal hand tools. The position has no direct reports, requires no travel, and may involve overtime and working in confined spaces.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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 to work independently and 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

• Technical or vocational school graduation, equivalent apprenticeship, or work experience preferred.
• Experience with TIG and MIG welding is helpful.
• Experience with mechanical assembly is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cutting, aligning, fitting, and welding for repairs, modifications, or designs related to new and used equipment.
• Grind and polish to 3A standards when required.
• Locate and mark work pieces and cutting lines, 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 fabrication 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 and equipment 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 working 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 of employment.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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