Railcar Repairman 3

Position Summary:

The general purpose of the Railcar Repairman 3 position is to be responsible for all aspects of railcar repair and maintenance. The person must be able to read and understand blueprints, make car repairs in compliance with FRA & AAR rules and keep good repair records. Ensure all company guidelines are met and all safety rules are followed when performing duties.

Tasks:

• Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.
• Test units for operability before and after repairs.
• Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
• Remove locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches.
• Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.
• Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components.
• Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.
• Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.
• Disassemble units such as water pumps, control valves, and compressors so that repairs can be made.
• Measure diameters of axle wheel seats, using micrometers, and mark dimensions on axles so that wheels can be bored to specified dimensions.
• Align car sides for installation of car ends and crossties, using width gauges, turnbuckles, and wrenches.
• Replace defective wiring and insulation, and tighten electrical connections, using hand tools.
• Test electrical systems of cars by operating systems and using testing equipment such as ammeters.
• Weld small tacks on items such as twist bars on running boards. Must pass jacket & structural welding test.

Skills:

• Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 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.

Qualities:

• Dependable
• Teachable
• Mechanically Inclined
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral & written).
• Committed to Personal Excellence (Safety, Quality, Productivity)

Work Environment / Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks.
• Must be able to repetitively lift up-to 75 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.
• Working around heavy moving equipment
• Must be able to work at elevated heights.
• Climb, squat, bend, and twist to accomplish work tasks.
• Requires the use of a tight-fitting respirator; You must be appropriately clean-shaven per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, at all times.

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
• Previous Railcar Repair experience (preferred).
• Experienced Structural Welder (required).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tools provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you agree to complete and pass a Jacket Weld Test & Structural Welding Test to qualify as a Railcar Repairman 3?
• Are you comfortable working in Confined Spaces and/or at Elevated Heights?
• This position requires the use of a tight-fitting respirator; Do you agree to be appropriately clean-shaven per OSHA 29 CFR

1910.134, at all times?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Railcar/Automotive Repair: 3 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Channelview, TX (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $31