Stainless Steel Tanker Technician / Welder

Republic Services•Baytown, TX

About The Position

The Stainless Steel Tanker Maintenance Technician performs repairs, inspections, and welding on specialized equipment. The role works on basic electrical components and welding and fabrication to maximize safe and productive operations, and maintains air, electrical, and hydraulic systems. The technician conducts complex inspections and diagnostic testing, performs preventive maintenance, and handles complex work on specialized equipment including MC-306/406 tank trailers, Aluminum Trailers, and DOT 407 and 412 trailers. The role also includes diagnosing and repairing equipment electrical and hydraulic problems, completing installations, welding and fabrication, working in confined spaces, maintaining job efficiency, completing repair documentation, and following safety procedures. This position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to enter a 20-inch man-way hole. Preferred qualifications include equipment maintenance and repair experience; welding or fabrication skills or experience; confined-space training and certification; DOT registered inspector certification or the ability to obtain it; and HM-183 certification. Eligible employees may elect to participate in the company’s benefits programs. The job description notes that its list of duties is not exhaustive and may be changed at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to enter a 20-inch man-way hole.
  • Broad understanding of operational procedures and tools used in welding, including designs, uses, maintenance, and repair.
  • Ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
  • Broad knowledge of MIG and TIG welders, plasma cutters, and airless paint sprayers.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision in routine situations.
  • Broad understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools used to produce technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints precisely.
  • Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan non-routine layouts requiring analysis.

Nice To Haves

  • Equipment maintenance and repair experience.
  • Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.
  • Confined Space Training and Certification.
  • DOT registered Inspector certification or ability to obtain certification.
  • HM-183 Certification.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex inspections, diagnostic tests, and preventive maintenance.
  • Perform complex work on specialized equipment, including MC-306/406 tank trailers, Aluminum Trailers, and DOT 407 and 412 trailers.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical and hydraulic problems on equipment.
  • Perform or assist lower-level employees with scheduled installations and meet relevant deadlines.
  • Perform complex welding and fabrication on items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
  • Work in confined spaces while communicating with an attendant.
  • Maintain efficiencies so scheduled jobs can be completed within designated time frames.
  • Complete paperwork and/or enter equipment repair data accurately and promptly.
  • Follow safety policies and procedures and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned or needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
  • Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
  • Short- and long-term disability.
  • Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Employee discount programs.
  • Retirement plan with a generous company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
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