Storage Tank Mechanic

phillipstankandstructure; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401k plan

Team culture

Career development

Job summary

Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) in the Louisville area is hiring a full-time Storage Tank Mechanic. The role requires travel about 75% and hands-on mechanical work on tanks, equipment, and support structures. You will operate generators, air tools, scaffolding, and lifting gear, follow safety protocols, and work with a team in a noisy environment. Valid driver's license and ability to travel are essential; background checks and drug tests may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires general labor/ mechanical experience.
• Proficiently setup and operate generators and air compressors.
• Experience setting up and using scaffolding.
• Familiarity with safety harnesses and other safety equipment.
• Follow safety procedures to perform duties (lifting, climbing).
• Operates forklifts, dollies, and loading equipment.
• Report unsafe conditions to supervisor.

Skills

General labor/mech exp

Generators & air compressors

Scaffolding setup

Safety equipment familiarity

Safety procedures

Forklifts & dollies

Identify unsafe conditions

Teamwork in loud environment

Verbal/written communication

Tools

Forklifts

Dollies

Scaffolding

Job description

About PTS: Trusted, Responsive, and Nationwide

Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) is a growing, team-oriented, nationwide tank construction company with headquarters in Braddock, Pennsylvania, just outside of the City of Pittsburgh. We have over 190 employees and branch offices in Texas, California, Kentucky, and Hawaii. We specialize in designing, engineering, repairing, and constructing above-ground metal storage tanks and related structures, including welded tanks, bolted tanks, and geodesic domes. We have active projects in various industries, such as petroleum, power, chemical, and renewable fuels.

At PTS, our commitment to our customers shapes everything we do. We have served companies across an array of industries, handling new tanks, repairs, and modifications. Our collective methodology, industry knowledge, and exhaustive range of abilities permit us to meet one-of-a-kind needs of our customers as they react to industry expectations. We believe in good quality and on-time delivery. We provide an excellent working relationship based on integrity and professionalism.

Why Choose PTS?

• Positive Work Culture: PTS employees experience a healthy blend of creativity, accountability, motivation, and improvement through team-based interactions with peers and other group members.
• Professional Development: PTS is a growing company with many opportunities for advancement. PTS' systems-based approach to training and development helps employees quickly find the path to success in our company.
• Intellectual Satisfaction: Being part of a team that executes unique and challenging projects throughout the country and actually builds something is an exciting endeavor.

Our Core Principles

• Service: The primary expectation for all employees at PTS is to focus on service. We are called to serve our customers as well as our co-workers and suppliers. We endeavor to build a cohesive team of employees who care about the well-being of the group.
• Planning and Problem Solving: Planning and problem solving should be utilized to achieve productivity. We will strive every day to be organized and efficient in our approach. We will always look for better ways to achieve results rather than propagating inefficient or inaccurate methods.
• Personal Development: Every employee should assist in the development of co-workers just as each employee should pursue their own personal development. Mentor and teammate relationships lay the groundwork for future growth and rewards.

We are currently looking to hire a full-time:

Storage Tank Mechanic

Louisville, Ky area

Travel is Required for this position 75% of the time

Required Skills/Training

• Requires general labor/ mechanical experience, which includes skills in the use of small hand and power tools, mechanical equipment, and materials applicable to the labor and mechanical trades.
• Proficiently setup and operate generators and air compressors
• A successful candidate has experience setting up and using scaffolding.
• Familiarity with safety harnesses, respirators, and other safety equipment
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Operates forklifts, dollies, and other basic loading and unloading equipment as required.
• Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.
• Work effectively with other team members in a loud environment
• Skill in both verbal and written communication.

Qualifications for Tank Mechanic/Labor

• Two years of experience in one or more of the trades in the past seven years.
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel
• Strong labor/mechanicalexperience
• Ability to walk, stand, and lift heavy objects for an extended period of time
• Ability to act competently in emergencies
• Be willing to authorize background and motor vehicle driving record checks.
• Be willing to submit to pre-hire, random, and post-incident drug, and alcohol testing.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay with annual reviews
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Great culture of teamwork, learning and development.
• You’ll be part of a team where YOU matter.