Wichita Service Mechanic

Summary: As a Service Mechanic at Seneca Tank, you'll repair and replace parts on truck- and tank-trailer-mounted pump, compressor, blower, and hydraulic systems. The work is hands-on: installing components, working with pumps, valves, hoses, and fittings, performing TIG and MIG welding, and completing mechanical installations and repairs alongside an experienced team. Your work helps get customers' units back on the road reliably and done right the first time. 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 Dealership Manager direction Replace failing parts to restore proper functioning of equipment Install additional parts to existing-units to upgrade or enhance functioning and/or efficiency Repair malfunctioning parts, which includes welding and fabricating components and sub-components Perform tests required by Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) on petroleum tanks and chassis Diagnose structural and operational problems with liquid bulk tanks, chassis, and fluid delivery systems to identify necessary repairs All Other Duties as Assigned Competencies: Live the Seneca Tank Core Values The Needs of the Customer Come First Do what you say you will do Understand the value of reputation Whatever you do, do it well Put in more than you take out 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 Physical Demands: Position requires ability to pass DOL requirements of a grade 4 heavy work physical capacity profile. This includes exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly. 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. Special Conditions of Employment: 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. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent One year of experience building or repairing diesel, gas, or hydraulic equipment utilizing hand, electric, and pneumatic tools Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, job candidates are required to pass a pre-employment physical and drug-screen.