Tank Trailer Service Technician

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform cutting, aligning, fitting, and welding operations for repairs/modification or design related to new and used equipment.
• Grind and polish to 3A standards when required.
• Locate and mark work pieces for cutting, considering welding shrinkage, stock thickness, and other component specifications.
• Locate and mark bending lines, considering machine stretching, stock thickness, and other component specifications.
• Lay out and examine metalwork pieces or stock to ensure client specifications are met.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines like rolls, brakes, drill presses, grinders, and shears to cut, form, drill, bend, and punch.
• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on air brake and suspension systems.
• Read and interpret engineering and assembly drawings.
• Attend departmental training, such as safety and equipment training.
• Handle, position, move, and install materials using arms and hands and manipulate things.
• Apply sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job.
• Always wear PPE and observe health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Keep track of materials used to maintain inventory control.
• Properly record time spent and material used on daily work sheets.
• Appropriately dispose of damaged materials.
• Label and store salvage parts for future reinstallation.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly working area.
• Furnish personal hand tools.
• Wash exterior and sometimes interiors of tank trailers.
• Inspect wash tags and ensure they are dated appropriately.
• Complete small maintenance repairs on equipment.
• Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.
• Perform all job duties according to DFA safety regulations.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical/vocational school graduation, equivalent apprenticeship or work experience preferred.
• Experience in TIG and MIG welding.
• Experience in welding of stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel.
• General knowledge of air operated braking systems.
• General knowledge of air and spring ride suspension systems.
• General knowledge of ABS and diagnostics.