What are the responsibilities and job description for the Railcar Repairman - Wellington, UT position at Watco?
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Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs.
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Here’s what you can expect from Watco:
- Award-winning culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
- Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama
- Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
- Career advancement opportunities
Description
The general purpose of this position is to inspect, maintain and repair all aspects of a railcar in accordance with Company, FRA and/or AAR Regulations. This is accomplished by performing all or any combination of the following duties:
- Using multiple types of metal fabrication and hand tools in all positions without damage to adjoining parts
- The ability to complete welding qualification test for pipe.
- Ensure that all company guidelines are met, and that all safety rules are followed when performing duties.
- Read and understand instructions, technical manuals, and blueprints.
- Maintain written and/or computerized maintenance records.
- Perform other duties as requested or required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Able to use tools including but not limited to cutting torch, air arc cutter, grinder, and hand tools in all positions without damage to adjoining parts, and complete 5F welding qualification test for pipe.
- Ensure that all federal requirements and company guidelines are met, and that all safety rules are followed when performing duties and making car repairs.
- Able to read and understand technical manuals, written instructions, and blueprints.
- Demonstrate basic math & mechanical skills, including reading of a tape measure.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to steel toe boots, eye protection, ear protection, gloves, hot work PPE, fall protection, respirators and a variety of protective suits.
- Keep consistent, legible written and/or computerized records of repairs.
- Perform other duties that may be assigned.
Education and Experience
- High school education or general education (GED) or 3 to 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience.
