What are the responsibilities and job description for the Railcar Repair Apprentice position at VLS Environmental Solutions?
VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing 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
VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.
Railcar Services
VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.
Marine Services
VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.
Job Description Overview: The Repair Technician will perform duties in a safe manner, to include, but not limited to supporting with inspection of railcars, various railcar repairs, heating, cutting and welding as determined from inspections under general supervision of supervisor and certification. In addition, this role will document work completed on Billing Repair Cards/Work Orders.
The purpose of this position is to become proficient and knowledgeable in Repair Technician responsibilities and gain the skills needed to advance to the next repair technician level.
Job Requirements:
- Support in all functions of the location and aids Repair Technicians and Lead
- Keep repair track/shop tools organized
- Scrap and trash detail
- Stenciling
- Change Brake Shoes
- Repair securements that do not require hot work
- Gather materials needed by Repairman to make repairs
- Inspect inbound materials and stock inventory
- Operate forklift as needed
- Other duties as assigned to assist the rail division
Education and/or Experience Required (including certifications):
- Recent graduates are encouraged to apply!
- Basic math, reading comprehension, and writing skills
- Basic knowledge and general use of hand and power tools required
- Mechanical, welding, or valve knowledge/experience a plus
Other (i.e., physical requirements, travel, etc. that is not covered above):
- Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions
- Ability to work M-F 6:30am-3:00pm with mandatory overtime (OT after normal shift and weekends)
- Must be able to perform overhead work for extended periods
- Lifting - (vertically) 50 lbs. vertical lift from 0 inches to 36 inches from the floor x 5
- Pushing/Pulling – 50 lbs. for a distance of 10ft x 5
- Confined Access – Access space with a height of 24 inches x 1
- Repetitive Posture – Forward bend to reach a point six inches from the floor x 5
- Crawl – Forward ten feet x 1
- Climbing – Vertical ladder 4ft x 4
- Must be able to work in extreme temperature environments.
Req Benefits:
At VLS our employees are the core of our business. As such, we value our employees' physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing first class, high value benefits and resources that are centered around a proper work-life balance.
Physical and Mental Wellbeing: VLS is committed to supporting our employees' physical and mental health by providing:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee's need, we offer various high quality, low-premium medical, dental and vision plans, which include our first-in-class concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD Offering.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA) - Set aside pre-tax money to use toward your health care spending. VLS provides an employer contribution to all HSA accounts.
Time Off - We offer 11 (eleven) company-paid holidays, in addition to our paid time off and voluntary time off plans.
Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 assistance and counseling services that are 100% confidential and free to all employees and their dependents.
Telemedicine - All employees and dependents receive free virtual visits by licensed practitioners any time, any day...including holidays!
Financial and Retirement Planning: At VLS we offer the following to assist our employees with planning around their finances and saving for retirement:
401(k) - Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of employment. VLS will match up to 5% of your pay every pay period. Matching contributions are 100% vested immediately.
Life and Disability Insurance - Employer-paid life insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage provided to all full-time employees.
Voluntary Life Protection Plans - Employees and their dependents can elect coverage in our voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans.
Rewards and Recognition Programs - We celebrate our employees! From birthdays to anniversaries and other various milestones/achievements, we have programs in place to recognize our employees.
Financial Planning - Free One on One financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.
Employee Discount - Employee Discount Program for savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US.
