Railcar Sandblaster

Railcar Sandblaster

Operate or tend machines to wash or clean railcar and railcar parts to remove

impurities. Forklift operation and proper unloading, weighing, and documentation of

various commodities.

Tasks:

• Drain, clean, and refill machines or tanks at designated intervals, using cleaning

solutions or water. 

• Add specified amounts of chemicals to equipment at required times to maintain

solution levels and concentrations. 

• Measure, weigh, or mix cleaning solutions, using measuring tanks, calibrated

rods or suction tubes. 

• Operate or tend machines to wash and remove impurities from inbound railcars

to prepare them for repairs, sandblasting, and coatings. 

• Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to

maintain specified conditions. 

• Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors,

pumps, agitators, and machines. 

• Examine and inspect machines to detect malfunctions. 

• Adjust, clean, and lubricate mechanical parts of machines, using hand tools and

grease guns. 

• Unload various products from railcar in order to clean using hoists or forklifts. 

• Follow prescribed safety procedures and comply with federal laws regulating

waste disposal methods.

Skills:

• Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and team lift up to 150 pounds.

• Work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time.

• Must be able to work in confined spaces. 

• Must be able to work at elevated heights.

• Must be able to read and comprehend basic drawings and scope of work.

• Must possess basic math skills, addition, subtraction.