Conveyor Belt Technician

Viacore Solutions; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Viacore Solutions seeks a Belt Conveyor Technician to join our belt conveyor splicing team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with splicing, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting in industrial environments, including high‑voltage systems and hydraulics.

This role requires traveling to job sites, long hours, and physically demanding work in manufacturing, mining, or bulk handling environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in belt conveyor splicing or industrial conveyor maintenance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; electrical and hydraulic knowledge preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed.
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform conveyor belt splicing (hot, cold, and mechanical) and belt installations.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair conveyor systems and related equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Work safely around high‑voltage systems and heavy machinery.
• Read and interpret work scopes, drawings, and job specifications.
• Provide professional, customer‑focused service at job sites.
• Travel to customer locations and work extended or irregular hours as required.

Skills

Belt conveyor splicing

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Working at heights

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Safety consciousness

Tools

Splicing tools

Hot vulcanizing presses

Job description

Full job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Belt Conveyor Technician to join our growing belt conveyor splicing team. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with conveyor belt splicing, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting in industrial environments. This role involves working on conveyor systems, mechanical and electrical components, hydraulics, and high‑voltage equipment to ensure safe and efficient conveyor operation. This position is ideal for individuals who are comfortable traveling to job sites, working long hours, and performing physically demanding work in manufacturing, mining, or bulk material handling environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform conveyor belt splicing (hot, cold, and mechanical) and belt installations
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair conveyor systems and related equipment
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues
• Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime
• Work safely around high‑voltage systems and heavy machinery
• Read and interpret work scopes, drawings, and job specifications
• Provide professional, customer‑focused service at job sites
• Travel to customer locations and work extended or irregular hours as required

Qualifications:

• Experience in belt conveyor splicing or industrial conveyor maintenance
• Strong mechanical aptitude; electrical and hydraulic knowledge preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem‑solve under pressure
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and in industrial environments
• Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship

Preferred Experience:

• Previous work in conveyor splicing, mining, aggregates, manufacturing, or bulk material handling
• Familiarity with hot vulcanizing presses and splicing tools
• High‑voltage or lockout/tagout experience

We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for growth, and the chance to work with a skilled team in a fast‑paced, hands‑on industry.

Pay:

$18-$22 per hour

Expected hours:

40.0 – 70.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance