Field Repair Technician

About the Company

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions offering industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America.

• Waste Services: Customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion, sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.
• Railcar Services: Specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, along with comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.
• Marine Services: State-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

About the Role

The Field Repair Technician will perform duties in a safe manner, including but not limited to inspection of railcars, various railcar repairs, heating, cutting, and welding as determined from inspections under general supervision. This position also involves documenting work completed on Billing Repair Cards/Work Orders. The purpose of this role is to become proficient in Field Repair Technician C responsibilities and gain the skills needed to advance to the next field repair technician level.

Responsibilities

• Performs limited aspects of railcar repair to meet regulatory, quality, and shop production needs, including general car repair, blasting, general railcar cleaning, minor paint and stencil/decal touch-up, and other assigned tasks.
• Ensures all necessary forms, systems, and work order information are complete for correct and timely reporting.
• Understands and performs all work outlined by the supervisor.
• Interacts with crew members and supervisors in a team environment.
• Performs mechanical repairs to safety appliances and running gear under direct supervision.
• Cleans or degreases weld joints or workpieces.
• Prepares broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces.
• Safely uses torches for cutting metal, heating, and straightening parts.
• Occasionally makes weld repairs under direct supervision in the flat position to safety appliances.
• Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
• Preheats workpiece with hand torch.
• Positions and clamps workpieces together or assembles them in jig or fixture.
• Tack welds assemblies together.
• Understands and complies with established safety policies and supports continuing awareness for safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned to assist the rail division.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge and general use of hand and power tools.
• Jacket Welding Certification.
• Air Brake Test Certification per AAR Publication S-486.

Benefits

Physical and Mental Wellbeing

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Various high-quality, low-premium plans, including first-in-class concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD offering.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA): Set aside pre-tax money for healthcare spending, with employer contributions to all HSA accounts.
• Time Off: 11 company-paid holidays, in addition to paid time off and voluntary time off plans.
• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 confidential assistance and counseling services for employees and dependents.
• Telemedicine: Free virtual visits by licensed practitioners for employees and dependents, available anytime, including holidays.

Financial and Retirement Planning

• 401(k): Generous matching program after 90 days of employment; VLS matches up to 5% of pay every pay period, with 100% immediate vesting.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability coverage for all full-time employees.
• Voluntary Life Protection Plans: Optional coverage for employees and dependents, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident plans.
• Rewards and Recognition Programs: Celebrates employee milestones, achievements, birthdays, and anniversaries.
• Financial Planning: Free one-on-one financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.
• Employee Discount Program: Savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US.