What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tank Cleaning Technician position at Union Tank Car Company - UTLX?
UTLX
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
As an industrial cleaning technician, you will play a vital role in our team, providing essential support to equipment operators and the lead hand in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of industrial cleaning equipment. Your responsibilities will encompass various tasks, including equipment preparation, maintenance assistance, operating process piping and fittings, load securement, rigging, and general support to maintain a smooth workflow.
Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) Provides leasing, manufacturing, and repair services to our customers and owns/manages one of the largest fleets of railroad tank cars in North America. Our manufacturing plants are state-of-the-art, and our fleet is maintained by a large, sophisticated repair network consisting of geographically-placed repair shops and mobile repair crews. With over 126 years in this industry, UTLX has a long history that provides a solid name and foundation on which to build customer relationships. UTLX is financially stable and a Berkshire Hathaway company. Our field site locations currently number about 80 throughout North America. We are searching for people with a positive outlook and strong work ethic, to be part of the UTLX success story.
Position Overview
The Cleaning Technician is responsible for providing essential support to equipment operators and the lead hand in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of industrial cleaning equipment. Your responsibilities will encompass various tasks, including equipment preparation, maintenance assistance, operating process piping and fittings, load securement, rigging, and general support to maintain a smooth workflow.
Essential Functions
Work environments include indoor facility settings and outdoor locations exposed to all weather conditions. Candidates should anticipate potential exposure to noise, fumes, and fluctuating temperatures.
This job summary provides an overview of the responsibilities, skills, and working conditions associated with the Cleaning Technician position at UTLX. Specific duties and qualifications may vary based on assignments and company requirements.
Why Join Our Team?
Benefits
We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer:
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
As an industrial cleaning technician, you will play a vital role in our team, providing essential support to equipment operators and the lead hand in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of industrial cleaning equipment. Your responsibilities will encompass various tasks, including equipment preparation, maintenance assistance, operating process piping and fittings, load securement, rigging, and general support to maintain a smooth workflow.
Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) Provides leasing, manufacturing, and repair services to our customers and owns/manages one of the largest fleets of railroad tank cars in North America. Our manufacturing plants are state-of-the-art, and our fleet is maintained by a large, sophisticated repair network consisting of geographically-placed repair shops and mobile repair crews. With over 126 years in this industry, UTLX has a long history that provides a solid name and foundation on which to build customer relationships. UTLX is financially stable and a Berkshire Hathaway company. Our field site locations currently number about 80 throughout North America. We are searching for people with a positive outlook and strong work ethic, to be part of the UTLX success story.
Position Overview
The Cleaning Technician is responsible for providing essential support to equipment operators and the lead hand in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of industrial cleaning equipment. Your responsibilities will encompass various tasks, including equipment preparation, maintenance assistance, operating process piping and fittings, load securement, rigging, and general support to maintain a smooth workflow.
Essential Functions
- Effectively communicate with team members, and supervisors to ensure operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with the team to address and resolve operational challenges and technical issues.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clean and as free certifications, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Uphold and promote a culture of safety, ensuring that safety protocols and guidelines are rigorously adhered to by all team members.
- Operate and maintain various industrial cleaning equipment, including pumps, diesel engines, and thermal fluid heaters.
- Provide general support and assistance as needed to equipment operators and the lead hand to maintain operational efficiency
- Filling a holding tank with water
- Monitoring the pumping system
- Moving cleaning device from 1 railcar to another (less than 50lbs)
- Entering confined space to spot clean railcar
- Complete basic equipment and tool maintenance, including basic repairs.
- Ensure secure load handling for the safe transportation of equipment.
- Adhere to stringent safety protocols and guidelines.
- Operate equipment efficiently to meet project requirements.
- Other Duties as assigned
- Extensive knowledge of pumps, diesel engines, thermal fluid heaters, knuckle boom cranes, and heavy equipment.
- Proficiency in secure load handling for transportation.
- Compliance with Electronic Logbooks.
- A strong commitment to safety and adherence to safety regulations.
- Effective communication skills.
- Physical fitness and the ability to handle heavy equipment.
- Willingness to work in various environments and weather conditions.
- Previous experience in industrial cleaning equipment operation is advantageous.
- Valid Driver's License
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Must be able to enter and perform work in confined spaces with an entry point of at least 18 inches in diameter, in compliance with applicable occupational safety and health regulations
- Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions
- Must be able to wear a respirator (clean shave)
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from the ground surface
- Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights
- Must be able to pass company physical exam and drug screening
Work environments include indoor facility settings and outdoor locations exposed to all weather conditions. Candidates should anticipate potential exposure to noise, fumes, and fluctuating temperatures.
This job summary provides an overview of the responsibilities, skills, and working conditions associated with the Cleaning Technician position at UTLX. Specific duties and qualifications may vary based on assignments and company requirements.
Why Join Our Team?
Benefits
We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer:
- Benefits Effective on Day 1 of Employment
- Tuition Reimbursement, Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
- Company-paid sickness and accident income
- 401k matching
- Annual safety shoe reimbursement and prescription safety wear
- Holiday pay - 10 Total (Effective Day 1 of Employment)
- Vacation & Sick Days
- Marmon employee discount program
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
