Maintenance - Tank Trailer Technician (Level 1) - Portales

Job Summary: The Level 1 Tank Trailer Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity and safety of our food-grade tank trailers. Under the supervision of experienced technicians this position is responsible for basic maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs of our specialized tank trailers.  Essential Job Functions: Conduct routine inspections to ensure the cleanliness and integrity of food-grade tank trailers Conduct inspections to ensure all Mechanical, Electrical, and Attachment systems are in accordance with DOT and WDT requirements Assist in the cleaning and sanitization of tank interiors following industry standards Perform basic maintenance tasks such as brake adjustments, tire changes, and lighting repairs Assist senior technicians in making minor repairs and adjustments Maintain accurate records of maintenance and cleaning activities Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and federal and state regulations at all times Use diagnostic tools, hand tools, and specialized equipment Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance; and calling for repairs Travel within designated region for service calls and temporary roadside maintenance Participate in training programs to develop technical skills Other related duties as assigned Qualifications: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Valid Driver’s license in state of residency with acceptable driving record Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and submit to the company random drug and alcohol program Basic understanding of food-grade tank trailer components and systems Willingness to learn and work as part of a team Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the highest quality and work standards Ability to lift heavy equipment and work in varying environmental conditions Ability to work any schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays Ability to read and understand technical service manuals   Preferred:   Proven experience in trailer fabrication, particularly food-grade tank trailers. Welding certification  Mechanical and electrical knowledge related to trailers AWS certification  Knowledge of 3A procedures and finishes for food grade inner barrel repair   Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required for extended periods to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, lift, crouch or crawl.  Flexibility including the ability to maneuver body into unusual positions to get at hard-to reach parts and frequent stretching, bending, reaching, and twisting. Ability to lift up objects that are 50 lbs over head and carry and move objects 60 lbs.     Hand and finger dexterity: Frequently have to grasp heavy parts and maneuver them into place.  Ability to support the part while tightening screws or fit another part into place.  Some parts and equipment require very precise adjustments, or the part may go into an area that is too small for the hand, so technicians need good coordination between the thumb and forefinger.   Steady hands:  The job requires holding one or both arms steady while working on a vehicle, sometimes for several minutes.  Technicians need the strength to keep their hands stead even if their arms are taxed.    Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision especially when working on electrical systems, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus and make out small details.  Hearing abilities to differentiate between sounds or locate the source of an unusual sound.    Communication: Ability to speak with internal customers to determine the nature of the problem or to explain the work performed.  Ability to discuss work with other technicians or supervisors.  Ability to make self understood as well as be able to understand what others are saying.   Work Environment: The duties of this job are performed in both a shop and office environment, a light industrial environment, and outdoors, thereby experiencing some minor to moderate level of noise due to equipment.  Exposure to various climate conditions, fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, and gasses.  A technician must be focused on safety and works with a variety of potentially harmful substances, and the equipment can pose dangers if not handled properly.  Must be safety conscious and willing to follow all safety rules at all times to protect themselves, their coworkers, and their customers.   Western Dairy Transport provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.