Service Mechanic Job at Seneca Tank, Des Moines, IA

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  • Seneca Tank
  • Des Moines, IA

Job Description

We Deliver So You Can!

Our flagship product line of tank trucks and lube vans are completely supported with a large variety of new and pre-owned rolling stock inventory.

Seneca Tank Parts is a national provider of tank truck unloading equipment serving the petroleum, chemical, food grade, and dry bulk industries. Customers can either purchase parts to install locally, or leverage our 10 bay service shop for a complete turnkey installation.

 

Summary:

Reporting to the Express Repair Service Manager, the incumbent is responsible for diagnosing problems with the structure and functioning of liquid bulk tanks, chassis, and fluid delivery systems; repairing and replacing necessary parts as indicated by diagnoses; and installing additional components to existing equipment.

 

Supervisory Responsibility:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

Essential Job Functions:

Read job orders to determine work to be performed per customer request and/or Express Repair Service Manager's direction (20%)

Replace failing parts to restore proper functioning of equipment (20%)

Install additional parts to existing-units to upgrade or enhance functioning and/or efficiency (20%)

Repair malfunctioning parts, which includes welding and fabricating components and sub-components (20%)

Perform tests required by Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) on petroleum tanks and chassis (10%)

Diagnose structural and operational problems with liquid bulk tanks, chassis, and fluid delivery systems to identify necessary repairs (10%)

 

Competencies:

Working knowledge of the proper use, maintenance, and repair of tools used on the job, including hand, electric, pneumatic, gas-welding/cutting tools

Skill to properly operate all tools used in the performance of essential job functions, such as hand/power tools and metal brakes/band saws, with accuracy.

Skill to repair machines or systems using the needed tools

Skill to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job

Familiarity with safety standards common to motor vehicle repair work environments

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, policies, and regulations such as those found in work orders, work process protocols, and safety manuals

Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules

Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong with a tank/chassis unit or component, or a tool utilized in performing work

Trouble shooting skill to determine the cause of operating errors and decide what to do about them

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Working knowledge of arithmetic and its application

 

Equipment:

Hand, power, and stationary tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, electric drills, pneumatic ratchets, welding/cutting torches, metal brakes, and metal-cutting band saws

 

Physical Demands:

Must be able to physically perform heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Visual requirements include clarity of vision at a distance of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet without correction, color vision, depth perception and field of vision

Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions

 

Safety:

Follow U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T) regulations regarding petroleum tanks/trailers, as well as the policies found in Seneca Tank's Safety Manual.

 

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of experience building or repairing diesel, gas, or hydraulic equipment utilizing hand, electric, and pneumatic tools

  • Job holder is required to provide their own work tools.
  • Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, job candidates are required to pass a pre-employment physical and drug-screen.

Job Tags

Full time,

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