Car Repair I

About the role

Perform maintenance, repair, and modification of rail cars according to FRA, AAR and customer requirements. Removal, fabrication, fitment and welding of railcar parts, components and structures.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Skill Level I – 0-2 years of mechanical or welding experience
• Skill Level II – 2-3 years of Carman, mechanical or welding experience
• Skill Level III – 3-4 years of Carman, welding and mechanical experience; requires a welding certification
• Skill Level IV – 5+ years of Carman, welding and mechanical experience; requires a welding certification

Physical requirements

• Strength: Able to push, pull or carry up to 50 lbs
• Motion: Constant standing and walking; frequent bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching, climbing ladders; frequent work below waist level and above shoulder level
• Vision/Hearing: High noise levels (above 85 decibels)
• Work Environment: Work from heights over 6 feet; work on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, rail car floors); work around and operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment
• Emotional Demands: Must be able to work alone and in team setting
• Safety: Safety sensitive position requiring work on and around rails and heavy equipment; strict adherence to safety policies (blue flag) and use of all PPE including hand, head, eye, ear and foot protection

Pay

• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• Starting pay at $20.00/hr with opportunity to take skills tests for pay raises at $0.25 each

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

Location: Corbin, KY