Railcar Repair Valve 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: Provides 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: Offers specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, as well as comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.
• Marine Services: Provides state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Repair Supervisor, the Valve Repair Technician is responsible for installing, repairing, and removing mechanical regulating and controlling devices, safety, and flow valves.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the valve repair procedure and follow instructions.
• Perform disassembly and reassembly of valves while adhering to instructions.
• Review work orders and procedures, including customer specifics, to use proper replacement parts.
• Complete the bubble leak procedure.
• Understand and follow the valve bench testing procedure.
• Complete work orders, inventory logs, and calibration logs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• 3-5 years of railcar repair valve experience.
• Prior experience with bubble leak tests and bench testing valves.
• Prior experience with valve removal or reassembly.
• Experience working with orders, inventory logs, and calibration logs.
• Able to read and comprehend basic drawings and scope of work.
• Read and comprehend the requirements of the VLS Quality Assurance Manual and Procedure, as well as customer and regulatory requirements.
• Possess basic math skills (addition and subtraction).
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a continuous basis.
• Able to stand for long periods with limited breaks.
• Work in extreme temperatures and elements for extended periods.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday day hours; must be able to work overtime, including weekends as needed.
• Able to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights (15 feet off the ground).
• Must pass a physical, drug screen, and background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• PT and VT certifications.

Benefits

At VLS, employees are the core of our business. We value physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by offering first-class, high-value benefits centered around work-life balance.

Physical and Mental Wellbeing

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Various high-quality, low-premium plans, including 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; VLS provides an employer contribution 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.

Financial and Retirement Planning

• 401(k): Generous matching program after 90 days of employment; VLS matches up to 5% of pay every pay period (100% vested immediately).
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability coverage for 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: Celebrate milestones such as birthdays, anniversaries, and achievements.
• Financial Planning: Free one-on-one financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.
• Employee Discount: Savings on everyday goods and services at various US retailers.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday day hours.
• Overtime, including weekends, as needed.