CWR Maintenance Technician II

A CWR Maintenance Technician travels to various domestic and international job sites, working with customers to coordinate and plan work activities. They are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Pilot Unloader for Continuous Welded Rail (CWR) Train, as well as performing maintenance for Yard Operations at the Columbia City Yard.

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• 2-year technical degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Valid U.S. Passport required.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and schematics reading experience required.
• E-Railsafe and Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) certification for applicable client railways, plus other customer-based training as may be required to access work sites.
• Employee will need to have current Passport.

• The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. and be subjected to occasional moderate to intense physical exertion while performing required duties on uneven and rocky surfaces.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, walk, use hands and finger to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, for prolonged periods of time.
• Work may also involve:
  • Proximity to moving mechanical parts
  • Exposure to risk of electrical shock
  • Moderate heights to access equipment for repair / inspection or when traveling/working on Unloader train
  • Inclement weather conditions (e.g. wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold or heat)
  • Exposure to fumes, airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals
  • Moderate to high noise levels
• The employee may be assigned to work at a client’s office or job site. Conditions may vary at each location, but those listed above will generally apply.

• Strong communication (verbal and computer) and time management skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Software.
• Demonstrates a high degree of reliability, professionalism, and the ability to work independently are critical attributes for this position.
• Sound technical writing skills are required for work report submissions.
• Ability and willingness to follow all applicable safety and operating rules for client railways in a professional and conscientious manner.
• Extensive work time spent in the field with other time spent in the yard.
• Extensive travel to work sites throughout North America is required on a weekly basis.
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