Valve Technician
Posted: 07/09/2026
Employment Type:
Contract to Perm
Job Number: RP94400077
Pay Rate: $21-25 / hour
Job Description
IMKO Workforce Solutions is currently hiring Valve Technicians for a leading rail services company in the Kansas City area. If you have mechanical aptitude, enjoy hands-on work, and are looking for a stable career in the rail industry, this is a great opportunity to join a safety-focused team.
Job Responsibilities
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Job Responsibilities
- Read and interpret work orders to remove, inspect, repair, and reinstall tank car product and pressure relief valves.
- Tag and identify valves for proper tracking and reinstallation.
- Perform repairs according to industry regulations and customer specifications.
- Conduct valve testing and accurately document maintenance records, test results, materials used, and repairs completed.
- Inspect valves for defects, pressure loss, and proper operation.
- Notify supervisors of equipment or material needs to complete assigned work.
- Work effectively with team members to complete jobs safely and efficiently.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Follow all company safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory procedures.
- Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Willingness to learn job-specific procedures and successfully complete required training.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Comfortable working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
- Ability to safely work around heavy equipment, railroad tracks, and on, under, and inside railcars.
- Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools is preferred.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining quality workmanship.
- Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including steel-toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and other required safety gear.
- Lift, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
- Work on top of, underneath, and inside railcars.
- Work safely in confined spaces and at varying heights.
- Use proper lifting techniques and mechanical lifting equipment when necessary.
- Safely operate hand tools, air tools, power tools, grinders, impact wrenches, jacks, cutting torches, and other shop equipment.
- Competitive pay
- Full-time opportunity
- Hands-on mechanical work
- Opportunity to develop specialized rail industry skills
- Safety-focused work environment
- Weekly pay
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