Maintenance - Tank Trailer Technician (Level 1) - Cabool

Western Dairy Transport•Cabool, MO

About The Position

The Level 1 Tank Trailer Technician helps maintain the integrity and safety of food-grade tank trailers. Under the supervision of experienced technicians, this role performs basic maintenance, inspections, cleaning and sanitization, and minor repairs. The technician travels within a designated region for service calls and temporary roadside maintenance, participates in training to develop technical skills, and performs other related duties as assigned. The work is performed in shop and office settings, a light industrial environment, and outdoors. The role involves exposure to varying climate conditions, moderate noise, fumes, dust, odors, oil and grease, and gases. The technician must follow safety and sanitation guidelines and applicable federal and state regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license in the state of residency and an acceptable driving record.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and participate in the company’s random drug and alcohol program.
Basic understanding of food-grade tank trailer components and systems.
Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work standards.
Ability to lift heavy equipment and work in varying environmental conditions.
Ability to work any schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to read and understand technical service manuals.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, lift, crouch, or crawl for extended periods as required.
Ability to maneuver into unusual positions and frequently stretch, bend, reach, and twist to access hard-to-reach parts.
Ability to lift objects weighing 50 pounds overhead and carry and move objects weighing 60 pounds.
Hand and finger dexterity, coordination, and strength to grasp and position heavy parts and perform precise adjustments.
Ability to hold one or both arms steady while working on a vehicle.
Close, distance, and color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus and discern small details.
Hearing ability to distinguish sounds or locate the source of unusual sounds.
Ability to communicate with internal customers, technicians, and supervisors about problems and work performed.
Ability to follow safety rules when working with potentially harmful substances and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience in trailer fabrication, particularly food-grade tank trailers.
Welding certification.
Mechanical and electrical knowledge related to trailers.
AWS certification.
Knowledge of 3A procedures and finishes for food-grade inner barrel repair.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine inspections to verify the cleanliness and integrity of food-grade tank trailers.
Inspect mechanical, electrical, and attachment systems for compliance with DOT and WDT requirements.
Assist with cleaning and sanitizing tank interiors according to industry standards.
Perform basic maintenance, including brake adjustments, tire changes, and lighting repairs.
Assist senior technicians with minor repairs and adjustments.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance and cleaning activities.
Follow safety and sanitation guidelines and federal and state regulations.
Use diagnostic tools, hand tools, and specialized equipment.
Keep shop equipment operating by following instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
Travel within the designated region for service calls and temporary roadside maintenance.
Participate in training programs to develop technical skills.
Perform other related duties as assigned.