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Car Repairer

Progress Rail Services
Sidney, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 1/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025

Job Purpose

Removal, fabrication, fitment and welding of railcar parts, components and structures.

Starting pay at $19.00 / hr - Opportunity to take 17 skills tests for pay raises at $0.25 each.

  • 3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Key Job Elements

  • Removal, fabrication, fitment and welding of railcar parts, components and structures;
  • Repair or replace worn mechanical components;
  • Fabricate, assemble or disassemble manufactured products;
  • Read blueprints, technical drawings, tape measure;
  • Read and understand work order and record repairs correctly;
  • Understand service and repair manuals and apply constraints to repairs and modifications being performed;
  • Use oxy / fuel torch, arc welding equipment and power tools;
  • Apply decals, stenciling and touch-up painting on railcars;
  • Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with PRS safety policies;
  • Perform all duties and responsibilities within time standards allowed.
  • Qualifications and Experience

  • Mechanical aptitude;
  • Read precision instruments and gauges;
  • Work from blueprints and technical drawings;
  • Capable use of hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools, cutting torches and welding machines;
  • Work around and operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment;
  • Work from heights over 6";
  • Work on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, rail car floors);
  • Constant standing, walking;
  • Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching, climbing ladders;
  • Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Must have a valid drivers license
  • Equal Opportunity Employer - Race / Color / Sex / Religion / National Origin / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Vets / Disabilities

    Benefits

    Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.

  • Competitive Salary
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
  • Medical / Dental / Vision / Life / Disability Insurance
  • Group Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with employee and employer contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Incentive Bonus Plan
  • Site Specific Relocation Programs
  • Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.
  • Salary : $19

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