Tank Mechanic 1

Company	Walker TransportSee more
Address	Baton Rouge, LA
Form of work	Full-Time
Category	Sales/marketing

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. This description is not a contract for employment. 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