Service Technician

Holland, L.P.; West Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland LP is seeking a Service Technician to prep, clean, inspect, and perform minor repairs to railcars.

Responsibilities include cleaning and inspecting railcars, removing residues, and performing basic maintenance while adhering to safety procedures and PPE requirements. Local Indiana travel may be involved and interaction with customers is key.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some technical schooling preferred.
• Must possess basic mechanical / tool knowledge.
• Valid driver’s license, ability to obtain Medical Card, and meet Holland Vehicle Fleet Policy.
• Experience in prepping railcars preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform railcar cleaning and inspections according to established procedure.
• Removal of residual commodities from walls, ceilings and floors of railcars through the use of manual and/or automated tools and equipment.
• May be required to safely operate a Service Vehicle.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping of equipment and site.
• Follow all safety procedures, including wearing all appropriate PPE and Blue Flag Rules.
• Participate in meeting objectives for safety, quality, and profitability.
• Assist in inventory of material and parts.
• Maintain strong and proper communication with customers.
• Continue to develop railcar cleaning knowledge and experience according to AAR/FRA and company guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

Customer communication

Reading inspection procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some technical schooling preferred

Tools

AWS D15.0 welder certification

Job description

Holland LP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Service Technician will be responsible for prepping, cleaning, inspecting, and performing minor repairs to railcars.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS may include but not limited to:

• Perform railcar cleaning and inspections according to established procedure.
• Removal of residual commodities from walls, ceilings and floors of railcars through the use of manual and/or automated tools and equipment.
• May be required to Safely operate a Service Vehicle.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping of equipment and site.
• Follow all safety procedures, including wearing all appropriate PPE and Blue Flag Rules.
• Participate in meeting objectives for safety, quality, and profitability.
• Assist in inventory of material and parts.
• Maintain strong and proper communication with customers.
• Continue to develop railcar cleaning knowledge and experience according to AAR/FRA and company guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to climb in and out of a large truck.
• Ability to climb ladders on a railcar.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend crouch for extended periods of time.
• Ability to wear all required PPE at all times while on the job.
• Ability to travel up to 30% maybe asked

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Exposure on a regular basis to all outdoor weather conditions.
• Exposure to dust from various grains, fertilizers and minerals.
• Exposure to exhaust from trucks.
• Exposure to heights with aid of fall arrest system.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; some technical schooling preferred.
• Must possess basic mechanical / tool knowledge.
• Certified Welder to AWSD15.0 preferred, or willing to obtain
• Experience in prepping of railcars preferred.
• Ability to interact directly with the customer in a professional manner.
• Good organizational and paperwork skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, ability to obtain a Medical Card, and meet the Holland Vehicle Fleet Policy
• Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland L.P.

Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).