Railcar Repair Technician - 174

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.

Responsibilities

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

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