Car Repair I

About the role

Perform maintenance, repair, and modification of rail cars according to FRA, AAR and customer requirements. OFFERING $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS. Removal, fabrication, fitment and welding of railcar parts, components and structures.

Key job elements

• 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

Education / training

Prefer High School Education or GED.

Skill levels

• 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

Essential physical activities

• 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"; 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: This is a safety sensitive position requiring work on and around rails and heavy equipment. Strict adherence to safety policies (e.g. blue flag) and use of all PPE including hand, head, eye, ear and foot protection

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 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

Pay

Starting pay at $20.00/hr. Opportunity to take skills tests for pay raises at $0.25 each.

Corbin, KY