Rail Car Inspector

Company: VLS Environmental Solutions
Location: Victoria
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.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. PM22POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 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 SDS sheets. 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 materials used in the inspection function. Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education/Experience:Proficient with computers and software to include Microsoft Office. Preferred one to two years related experience and/or training in a rail car shop.Language Ability:Ability to read, analyze, and interpret customer, regulatory, and VLS manuals and documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the VLS Team. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Work Environment:While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, work near moving mechanical parts; work at heights and confined spaces; may encounter fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required 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. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.SHIFT: DaysRAIL, WASTE, MARINE, CORPORATE: POSITION: EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-ExemptOPEN DATE: 1/23/2023LOCATION: TX, VictoriaABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: 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. PI206644184

Keywords: VLS Environmental Solutions, Victoria , Rail Car Inspector, Other , Victoria, Texas