VLS Environmental Services is the recognized industry leader in providing Environmental Solutions to our Industrial and Manufacturing clients. A financially stable company that has experienced significant organic and inorganic growth over the past several years, VLS offers the perks of a big company (competitive pay, great time off packages, and solid benefits, including paid life insurance and a 401(k) match of up to 5%) combined with the collaborative and results-driven culture of a small one. Summary: To perform in-bound inspection and prepare shop work orders and customer estimate sheets, outlining repairs and/or modifications needed that meet customer, AAR/FRA, and VLS requirements. Randomly inspect in-process cars to ensure that high quality standards are met. Review completed work being released from internal departments or from location performing a completed out-bound audit to ensure car has been repaired, modified, or coated per initial write-up and meets AAR/FRA, customer and VLS requirements Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the safety of himself and others in the shop.
- Know and understand AAR/FRA requirements.
- Can reference and understand customer requirements.
- Is familiar, understands and can operate VLS estimating system (Railcar).
- Competent in railcar repair and modification estimating.
- Communicates with customers on individual car needs, problems areas, and estimated ship dates.
- Reads and understands Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Interprets VLS instructions, customer requirements, and AAR/FRA Field Manual guidelines.
- Performs all work in a safe and efficient manner.
- Continually looking and suggesting ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall operation.
- Instructs and aides in the training of new employees in the repair or inspection function.
- Keeps supervisor informed of any problems identified on estimates or potential problems that could affect completion time on cars being worked.
- Responsible for housekeeping and orderly storage of gauges used in the inspection function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Basic math, reading comprehension, and writing skills
- Proficiency using word, excel and outlook
- Previous experience in a manufacturing, industrial, environmental, waste or railroad industry
- Must have a valid drivers license
- Ability to work M-F 6:30am-3:00pm with mandatory overtime (OT after normal shift and weekends)
- Work weekends as needed
- Dependable
- Manages time effectively
- Must be willing to help out in other departments as needed
- Ability to work independently or as a team member
- Must be authorized to work in the US
Preferred Requirements:
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- One to two years related experience and/or training in a rail car shop or welding repair
- Welding and Non-Destructive Testing experience is a plus
Physical Demands & Work Conditions:
- Must pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screening
- Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time
- Must be able to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and smell
- Must be able to work in confined spaces
- Must be able to work at elevated heights
- May encounter fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration
- Work near moving mechanical parts and in a loud environment
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance