Service Mechanic

Seneca Tank; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Tank is seeking a hands-on Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and replace components on truck- and tank-trailer-mounted systems. You will weld, fabricate, and install parts, and perform required DOT testing to ensure safe operation.

The role emphasizes reading work orders, applying safety standards, and delivering reliable service for customers. A high school diploma and 1 year of fabrication experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience fabrication, building or repairing diesel, gas, or hydraulic equipment using hand, electric, and pneumatic tools.
• Ability to read, comprehend instructions, procedures, and safety manuals.

Responsibilities

• Read job orders to determine work 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, including welding and fabricating components and sub-components.
• Perform tests required by the 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 repairs.
• All Other Duties as Assigned

Skills

Tool operation

Fabrication

Reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical thinking

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Electric tools

Pneumatic tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Summary

As a Mechanic at Seneca Tank, you'll diagnose, repair, and replace failing components on truck- and tank-trailer-mounted pump, compressor, blower, and hydraulic systems. The work is hands-on and fabrication-heavy: cutting, fitting, and welding aluminum and steel, building and modifying components, and completing mechanical installations and repairs. You'll work with pumps, fittings, and related equipment to get customers' units back on the road reliably and done right the first time.

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 fabrication, building or repairing diesel, gas, or hydraulic equipment utilizing hand, electric, and pneumatic tools