Repair Technician- JOB FAIR

VLS Environmental Solutions•Victoria, TX

About The Position

The Repair Technician performs work safely, supporting railcar inspections and carrying out repairs, heating, cutting, and welding as identified through inspections, under the general supervision of a supervisor and in accordance with certification. The role documents completed work on Billing Repair Cards and Work Orders. It is intended to build proficiency and knowledge in Repair Technician responsibilities and develop the skills needed to advance to the next technician level. The technician supports location operations and assists Repair Technicians and Leads with tasks including organizing repair track and shop tools, stenciling, changing brake shoes, repairing securements that do not require hot work, gathering repair materials, inspecting inbound materials, and stocking inventory. The position involves physical work and may require overtime.

Requirements

Basic math, reading comprehension, and writing skills.
Basic knowledge and general use of hand and power tools.
Ability to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing.
Ability to perform overhead work for extended periods.
Ability to lift 50 pounds vertically from floor level to 36 inches, five times.
Ability to push or pull 50 pounds for 10 feet, five times.
Ability to access a confined space with a height of 24 inches.
Ability to repeatedly forward-bend to reach a point six inches from the floor.
Ability to crawl forward 10 feet.
Ability to climb a four-foot vertical ladder four times.
Ability to work in extreme temperature environments.
Must pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical, welding, or valve knowledge or experience.
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Support railcar inspections and perform railcar repairs, heating, cutting, and welding as identified through inspections, under general supervision and in accordance with certification.
Document completed work on Billing Repair Cards and Work Orders.
Support functions of the location and assist Repair Technicians and Leads.
Keep repair track and shop tools organized.
Perform scrap and trash detail.
Stencil railcars or equipment.
Change brake shoes.
Repair securements that do not require hot work.
Gather materials needed by Repairmen to make repairs.
Inspect inbound materials and stock inventory.
Perform other duties as assigned to assist the rail division.