Service Tech - IFR (FEL-B required)

Vallen Distribution Inc.•Lufkin, TX

About The Position

Put your maintenance and repair skills to good use at Vallen as a Service Technician I focused Instrument, Fire, and Respiratory services in the Vallen Safety Services group! In this position, you will perform inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs on safety equipment for established customers on a scheduled basis.

Requirements

High School or GED
Minimum 1 Certifications (manufacturer /state)
Minimum 1-year related experience
Mechanically inclined
Specific -- RELEVENT experience
Experience in the Inspection, Testing, Maintenance and Repair of Safety Equipment.
Ability to repair and service equipment sold by Vallen North America.
Current Motor Vehicle License with good driving record.
Commercial Driver's License required if carrying loads of hazardous materials.
Proficient with hand tools.
Able to complete repairs and maintenance of equipment in a timely and accurate manner.
Assist warehouse personnel with order fulfillment if needed.
Maintain minimum productivity of 80% within 60 days.
Keep all certifications and licenses current and renewed by completing continuing education as required.
Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process and quality instructions).

Responsibilities

Conducting service calls.
Identifying equipment discrepancies.
Preparing accurate and timely Technician Worksheets (TWS) and reports.
Providing customer service in the area of Inspecting, Testing, Maintenance and Repairs of Life Safety Equipment. Including, but not limited to: Fire Extinguishers, Fire Hose, Gas Detection Monitors, Respiratory Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment and Safety Shower / Eyewash Units.
Responsible for providing the testing and repair documentation and ensuring it is filled out accurately, completely and turned in for proper invoicing.
Responsible for ensuring the customer has all required copies of all required documentation upon servicing equipment.
Basic knowledge of regulatory standards pertaining to assigned duties, i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, NFPA Guidelines and Vallen Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Always exhibit safe work practices.
Assist in shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders & distributing to sales associates for processing.
May include the use of company provided assets such as but not limited to: Company Vehicle, Inventory, Safety Equipment, Laptop, BR Scanner, Test Equipment, Tools, Radio, Cell Phone, Fuel Card and/or Credit Card.
Associates are required to maintain proper care of all assets as defined by Vallen policies.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
Employee discounts through BenefitHub
Advancement opportunities
Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws
We accept applications on an ongoing basis