Valve Technician

We are looking for a Valve Technician to provide construction, repair, and support of our products. This position requires someone willing to learn a new trade through on-the-job training. 

• Disassembles and assemble fittings on tank cars.
• Test, rebuild and test valve to reveal possible defects.

• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner and report potential hazards.

• Moderate to heavy lifting.

• Climbing, ascending, or descending ladders. 
• Lift up to 50 pounds as needed and perform tasks that require climbing and balancing on ladders and platforms.
• Able to pass drug screen and physical.

At Union Tank Car Company’s core are railroad tank car leasing, manufacturing and repair operations:

• Full-service railcar leasing, fueled by the largest fleet of tank cars in North America
• Our manufacturing plant in Alexandria, Louisiana, builds tank cars for lease or sale
• Repair shops and mobile repair units provide railcar maintenance services at more than 100 locations

At UTLX, we recognize the importance of delivering the best products and services to the many stakeholders who depend on us. Our railcars transport products that are essential to our customers’ industries, including oil and gas, plastics and chemicals, food and beverage, and agriculture.

UTLX is proud to be a recognized leader within the community of builders, lessors and shippers of railroad tank cars, working closely with customers to provide practical solutions to industry needs. At the heart of our success is the more than 3,000 dedicated employees who serve our customers every day, striving to uphold our company values and exceed the needs of our customers.

Owned by the Marmon Group, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, Union Tank Car Company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.