Tank Trailer Inspector

Republic Services; Nederland (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Stainless Steel Tanker Maintenance Technician to perform repairs, inspections and welding on specialized equipment, including tank trailers and related assets. You will work on air, electrical, and hydraulic systems to maximize safe operations.

Responsibilities include diagnostic testing, preventative maintenance, welding/fabrication, reading blueprints, and completing repair documentation. Confined-space work and strict safety practices are required.

Qualifications

• Equipment maintenance and repair experience.
• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.
• Confined Space Training and Certification.
• DOT registered Inspector or ability to obtain certification.
• HM-183 Certification
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Performs complex inspections, conducts diagnostic tests, and performs preventative maintenance.
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical and hydraulic problems on equipment.
• Performs complex welding and fabrication on various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Completes paperwork and/or enters data associated with equipment repair in an accurate and timely manner.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Works on MC-306/406 tank trailers, Aluminum Trainers, and DOT407 and 412 Trailers.
• Performs work in confined space.
• May assist lower-level employees as scheduled.
• Maintains efficiencies so that scheduled jobs can be handled within the designated time frame.

Skills

Welding & fabrication

Blueprint reading

Independent work

MIG TIG welding

Diagnostics & maintenance

Tools

MIG welder

TIG welder

Plasma cutter

Airless paint sprayer

Job description

**POSITION SUMMARY:** The Stainless Steel Tanker Maintenance Technician performs repairs, inspections, and welding on a specialized equipment. The incumbent works on basic electrical components and welding/fabrication to maximize safe and productive operations. The Stainless Steel Tanker Maintenance Technician maintains air, electrical, and hydraulic systems.**PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Performs complex inspections, conducts diagnostic tests, and performs preventative maintenance.* Performs complex work on specialized equipment, such as MC -306/406 tank trailers, Aluminum Trainers, and DOT407 and 412 Trailers.* Diagnoses and repairs electrical and hydraulic problems on equipment.* Performs or assists lower-level employees with installations as scheduled and meets relevant deadlines.* Performs complex welding and fabrication on various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.* Performs work in confined space while communicating with attendant.* Ensures and maintains efficiencies so that scheduled jobs can be handled within the designated time frame.* Completes paperwork and/or enters data associated with equipment repair in an accurate and timely manner.* Follows all safety policies and procedures. Maintains a clean and safe work environment.* Performs other job-related duties as assigned or needed.**KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:*** Broad understanding of operational procedures and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.* Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.* Broad knowledge of MIG and TIG welders, plasma cutters, and airless paint sprayers.* Ability to work independently with limited supervisor for routine situations.* Broad understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.* Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts that are not routine and require analysis to understand.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** Equipment maintenance and repair experience.* Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.* Confined Space Training and Certification.* DOT registered Inspector or ability to obtain certification.* HM-183 Certification**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** Valid Driver’s License* Ability to enter 20-inch Man-Way hole.**Rewarding Compensation and Benefits**Eligible employees can elect to participate in: • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).• Paid Time Off (PTO)• Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits*The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.*