Railcar Service Technician

SHUR-CO Job Description

Job Title: Railcar technician

Operations Reports To: Railcar Service Manager

Summary: This person will work with our team of railcar technicians to install and repair Shur-Co cover systems on customer railcars. The majority of this work will be performed outside, summer and winter, in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions. Job functions include installation and removal of large components, welding, grinding, hammering, riveting and similar operations. Work is typically done on elevated platforms, wearing PPE and fall protection. Five to ten hours per week of overtime is typical. Weekend work is typically not required. Travel to remote customer locations is occasionally required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Follow all Shur-Co and customer safety rules and directions to perform railcar repairs safely. Complete all required training and certifications required by Shur-Co and our customers. Remove, repair and install cover system components on railcars using common hand and power tools. Perform repair and maintenance tasks to maintain Shur-Co and customer owned equipment. With proper training, operate equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, trucks, tractors, railcar movers, welding equipment, augers, generators, conveyor belts and vacuum systems. Perform non-standard maintenance and support functions when requested by customers. Unload parts shipments from trucks and store the inventory in designated locations. Participate in cycle count and physical inventory functions. Travel to various customer locations to repair and service railcar cover systems. Work occasional overtime of up to 6 hours per day or weekends.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions