Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining equipment and facilities to ensure smooth operations.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Perform regularly scheduled preventive maintenance work on plant equipment and maintain records of maintenance work done on equipment.
• Performs corrective maintenance on plant equipment and processes such as parts replacement, equipment changes, etc.
• Maintains repairs parts and supplies inventory.
• Make recommendations with supporting information that evaluates the cost effectiveness of repair versus replacement.
• Uses and maintains a variety of hand tools, power tools, electrical testing devices and hoisting equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections on assigned vehicles, plant equipment and facilities.
• Communicate timely updates to management, co-workers, and customers to ensure timely and successful completion of job responsibilities.
• Works closely with co-workers, management and safety coordinator to ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations.

Competencies:

• Mechanically Inclined – Good with tools and machinery, these characters are adept at fixing things and are often able to take unfamiliar items apart and put them back together again so they work as well as or better than they originally did.
• Teachable – Willing to be taught. Being humble, willing, and moldable in all situations, even in the seemingly mundane.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Attitude & Safety:

• Always display a friendly and courteous attitude towards coworkers, internal, and external customers.
• Set and uphold high standards of honesty for self and team members.
• Never confront a supervisor or coworker in front of other employees.
• Accept responsibility for all tools and equipment by inspecting, cleaning, and caring for them. Report undesirable conditions to the supervisor.
• At all times ensure all PPE is worn and safety policies and procedures are implemented.
• Ask questions when unsure of directions, procedures, etc.

Normally Expected Education and/or Practical Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred Candidates will have 2-5 years railroad or other heavy construction or maintenance experience.
• Familiar with tools and machinery required to perform daily valve repair duties.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Frequent exposure to loud noises.
• Continually required to stand, walk, bend, crouch and climb.
• Continually required to use hands and fingers and reach with arms.
• Frequently required to lift up to 75 lbs and team lift up to 150 lbs.
• Capable of covering distances afoot of one quarter (1/4) to two (2) miles per day, on railroad right of way, negotiating steep grades and rough terrain, without assistance.
• Capable of working unsupervised at times.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain).

*Management Discretion*:

The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of the employer.

*Employment-at-will*:

This document does not create an employment contract, either express or implied. All employment is employment-at-will.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Construction site
• In-person
• Outdoor work

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Beaumont, TX 77713 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Beaumont, TX 77713: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person