Tank Mechanic

Wabash; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Excellent Health Benefits

401K

Job summary

Wabash in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking Tank Trailer Mechanics/Welders to service and repair stainless steel tanks and components, with emphasis on safety and DOT/ASME compliance.

You will weld on aluminum, stainless, and mild steel tanks, work with DOT inspections, move trailers in shop, and contribute to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Welding on aluminum, stainless, and mild steel tanks and components.
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Skills

Tank welding

DOT/ASME inspection

CDL preferred

Inspection credentials

Layout & fabrication

Own tools

Tank repairs knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power takeoffs

Drive lines

Product pumping systems

Job description

We are looking for Tank Trailer Mechanics/ Welders to deliver the exceptional service experience. Our goal at Wabash is to drive customer and employee success while maintaining our Customer Satisfaction. This is an exciting opportunity with a leading manufacturer of stainless-steel equipment serving all industries used by all consumers, while working closely with a close-knit team to plan and accomplish all goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience welding on aluminum, stainless, and mild steel tanks, and components is a must.
• Seeking experienced petroleum, chemical and dry bulk tank mechanics
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license: CDL Preferred
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment and random drug screening required by DOT.
• Experience with DOT and ASME tank repairs
• Experience moving trailers in and out of shop a plus
• Understanding of tank plumbing and operation
• Experience installing power takeoffs, drive lines, and product pumping systems
• Experience with DOT tank inspection procedures and testing equipment
• Layout and fabrication skills
• Registered Inspector training and certification a plus
• Must have your own tools
• Preferably the successful candidate will have inspector credentials

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires minimum of eight hours standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling with a full range of body mechanics/movements.
• Regularly required to lift and carry up to 35 (thirty-five) pounds. Frequently required to lift and carry up to fifty-five (55) pounds. Occasionally required to lift and carry up to seventy-five (75) pounds.
• Must be able to work in an environment requiring use of ladder, stairs, heights, platforms and climbing in and out of trailers or working under trailers in tight spaces.
• Must have ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools safely, work with compressed air safely, operate fork trucks safely and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE).

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment includes exposure to high decibels of noise, temperature, weather variations, metal welding processes and chemicals, which may include solvents, undercoating, paint, and caulking. Fast paced environment with moving equipment and motorized vehicles.

*The above job description is a broadly based description and is not intended to contain the specifics of a particular job. It does not include all aspects of the position such as potential duties assigned by the supervisors with the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the locations overall benefit.

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Excellent Health Benefits, including dental and vision
• 401K