Railcar Valve Technician I – Hands-On Maintenance

Paycom - ATS; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Rail is seeking a Valve Technician to remove, repair, and test tank car valves at our Amarillo facility. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring reading and following work orders, maintaining quality records, and adhering to safety standards in outdoor conditions.

The ideal candidate will read and understand orders, perform repairs with heavy tools, and collaborate with a team while complying with FRA, AAR, and client procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate English at a proficient level.
• Ability to learn function-specific operational details and pass an exam.
• Follow Guardian Rail EHS and Quality policies, procedures, and checklists.
• Work in hot and cold environment around heavy equipment and railcars.
• Follow oral and written instructions and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Interpret job work orders to perform required valve removal and repair.
• Coordinate and complete repairs in an efficient manner within assigned hours.
• Record maintenance information including test results and repairs; replace defective valves.
• Notify supervisor of materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion.
• Interact with crew members and supervisor in a team environment.
• Follow all safety rules and Guardian Rail policies.
• Comply with AAR, FRA rules and client procedures; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Read work orders

PPE usage

Hand and tool dexterity

Tools

Car jacks

Impact wrenches

Grinders

Socket wrenches

Welding equipment

Ladders

Job description

Guardian Rail is seeking a Valve Technician to remove, repair, and test tank car valves at our Amarillo facility. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring reading and following work orders, maintaining quality records, and adhering to safety standards in outdoor conditions.

The ideal candidate will read and understand orders, perform repairs with heavy tools, and collaborate with a team while complying with FRA, AAR, and client procedures.