Service Mechanic Jobs

Seneca Tank

JOB TITLE: Petroleum Service Mechanic DEPARTMENT: Service

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Express Repair Service Manager

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

• Diagnose structural and operational problems with liquid bulk tanks, chassis, and fluid delivery systems to identify necessary repairs (10%)
• Replace failing parts to restore proper functioning of equipment (20%)
• Read job orders to determine work to be performed per customer request and/or Express Repair Service Manager's direction (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%)

Competencies

• Time management skills
• Skill to repair machines or systems using the needed tools
• 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
• 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 determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Analytical thinking
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules
• Familiarity with safety standards common to motor vehicle repair work environments
• Working knowledge of arithmetic and its application
• Attention to detail
• 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 read, write, speak and understand English
• Working knowledge of the proper use, maintenance, and repair of tools used on the job, including hand, electric, pneumatic, gas-welding/cutting tools
• Trouble shooting skill to determine the cause of operating errors and decide what to do about them

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
• 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
• 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

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

• One year of experience building or repairing diesel, gas, or hydraulic equipment utilizing hand, electric, and pneumatic tools
• High school diploma or equivalent