Tank Car Cleaning Technician

Overview

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. Union Tank Car Company is seeking applicants to become a member of our production team at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Marion, Ohio. UTLX offers competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that values enthusiasm, hard work, expertise, growth, and progressive thinking.

UTLX is part of Marmon Holdings, backed by Berkshire Hathaway, and headquarters are in Chicago's financial district. We are committed to making a positive impact on the world and providing diverse learning and working opportunities.

• Reviews cleaning and testing procedures prior to performing prescribed work and prior to entering the tank car. Must know and adhere to confined space entry procedures and all other safety rules.
• Checks calibration equipment to ensure accurate readings of LEL oxygen content meters, pH meters, and Draeger meters.
• Connects high-pressure air, steam and water hoses and operates cleaning rack equipment and performs manual cleanout of tank interior as required.
• Removes, cleans, repairs, tests, and applies valves and fittings when required.
• Applies nitrogen or mineral oil to tank interiors when required.
• Operates testing equipment to monitor cleaning operation of the system.
• Ensures that cleaning procedures and equipment conform to company and EPA standards.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner and reports potential hazards.

• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or pass a Combined Basic Skills Test.
• Must be able to demonstrate job-related knowledge/skills of reading blueprints and use common shop measuring devices such as straight edge rulers, welding gauges and dial gauges.
• Must be able to successfully complete qualification requirements to perform applicable Non-destructive testing procedures.
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently.
• Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and assembly instructions.
• Have analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail; safety and quality focused.
• Be available to work any shift, and be dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtime, as allowed per the union contract.

• Physical effort in lifting and carrying materials and attaching rigging devices.
• Manual dexterity in operating control levers and buttons.
• Exposed to dirt, fumes, smoke, and heat.
• Some climbing into and out of vehicles, crane cabs, etc.
• Some outside work possible with minor cuts and bruises. Must exercise caution in operation of equipment in confined areas.
• Possible exposure to hazardous materials or hazardous waste from leaks or spills while moving or storing them.

• Competitive wages, with shift differential pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid disability
• 401k matching
• Annual safety shoe allowance and prescription safety wear
• Holiday and vacation pay
• Marmon employee discount program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee referral bonus program

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, to include background check, physical, and drug and alcohol screen.

It is the policy of UTLX to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by law.

Pay Range
28.36

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  and include the title and location of the position for which you are applying.