Cleaning Rack Operator

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Union Tank Car Company is seeking applicants to become a Cleaning Rack Operator at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania.  The Company’s regulatory, engineering and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX headquarters is in Chicago’s financial district, close to major public transportation hubs. UTLX offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, growth, and progressive thinking are valued.

Primary Job Functions

This is not an exhaustive list and employees in these classifications frequently may be required to perform additional duties. Not all classifications will be required to perform all job functions.

• 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 take necessary steps to protect themselves from toxic fumes
• Must take necessary steps to protect themselves when working in a flammable environment

Knowledge and Skills Required

• 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
• Dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtime.

Environmental and Working Conditions

• 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 in, under, and on top of railcars
• Must exercise caution in operation of equipment in confined areas.
• Possible exposure to hazardous materials or hazardous waste from leaks or spills of these materials while moving or storing them.
• Position requires passing an annual medical evaluation and fit test for a tight-fitting respirator.
• Exposed to the elements. Must be willing to work outside in all seasons.

Why Join Our Team?

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...

• Competitive wages
• 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 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 job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

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.

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 [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.