Railcar Repairman

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform railcar repairs in compliance with FRA and AAR interchange rules.
• Conduct pre- and post-inspection of all assigned railcars.
• Comply fully with all safety protocols including in house and OSHA rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Perform repairs such as, but not limited to, basic mechanics, grinding, and touch-up painting and decaling on various types of railcars as required.
• Set up and operate various hand and power tools such as, but not limited to, air arc, plasma cutting, welding machines and processes, and oxyfuel operation in heating and cutting processes.
• Inspect, repair and replace defective or worn components on railcar equipment in safe working order, such as truck assembly, safety appliances, brake systems, wheels, and draft systems.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• MUST BE ABLE TO BE “ON-CALL” AND TRAVEL UP TO 75%
• Minimum 3 years experience doing inspections, repairs, and maintenance on freight cars per AAR rules and regulations.
• Minimum 3 years welding experience
• Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight cars utilizing SMAW (Stick) welding on carbon steel.
• Able to perform single cat air brake testing, troubleshooting and repair per AAR rule and regulations
• Experience in jacking railcars, replacing wheelsets, rebuilding truck sets, coupler and gear replacement.
• Must demonstrate mechanical and welding aptitude, as determined by Company leadership, to successfully perform and complete assigned tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and also able to work independently without supervision
• Demonstrated reliability
• Must be trainable and coachable

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is subject to outside and inside environmental conditions frequently, with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change.

Must be able to endure the extreme heat of summer weather.

• Primarily works in an outdoor environment
• Frequently required use of hands, for handling, reaching with hands and arms
• Frequently required to read, talk, and hear clearly
• Frequently required to sit with frequent getting up standing, walking, squatting, bending, and lifting to 50 lbs.
• Required to maintain confidentiality