Railcar Repair Technician

The Railcar Repair Technician conducts all aspects of repair and maintenance on tank cars. This person must demonstrate good leadership and team skills while being a safety-conscious person. Railcar Repair – always uses current repair procedures. Conducts railcar inspections to ensure cars are in compliance and performs repairs as necessary. Customer Support – Meets the expectations and requirements of all customers to ensure their satisfaction of work. Clerical – ensures that all necessary invoicing, inspection, work order information is complete. Maintains all certifications, including tank car welding, complete and maintain required certifications, demonstrates strong familiarity with AAR rules and regulations. Other work-related tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

Conducts all aspects of repair and maintenance on tank cars; Always uses current repair procedures; Conducts railcar inspections to ensure cars are in compliance and performs repairs as necessary; Meets the expectations and requirements of all customers to ensure their satisfaction of work; Ensures that all necessary invoicing, inspection, work order information is complete; Maintains all certifications, including tank car welding, complete and maintain required certifications, demonstrates strong familiarity with AAR rules and regulations; Performs other work-related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; Must have mechanical aptitude, ability to problem-solve and to make decisions; Ability to use hand tools (such as pipe wrenches, pry bars, wrenches, ratchets, and other equipment to chip and grind weld slag or spatter); Must handle and successfully complete basic railcar repairs and inspections; Consistently demonstrate skill in customer relations, using good interpersonal skills and be able to work as a part of a team; Demonstrate welding abilities with an increasing display of performance; Ongoing improvement in skill and knowledge of railcar repairs; Must work in all types of weather conditions; Valid Driver’s License; A strong emphasis in welding; Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions; Must be able to wear a respirator; Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from the ground surface; Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights; Must be able to work in confined spaces; Must be able to physically fit into a man-way opening as small as 18” in diameter (site applicable); Must be able to pass company physical exam.