Car Repair I

About the role

Car Repairer perform maintenance, repair, and modification of rail cars according to FRA, AAR and customer requirements. **OFFERING $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS**

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.

Requirements

• Prefer High School Education or GED
• Minimum Duties and Responsibilities: See Key Job Elements

Qualifications and Experience

• Prefer High School Education or GED
• Education / Training: See Key Job Elements
• Essential And Physical Activities: See Key Job Elements
• 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

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.
• 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
• 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

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.

Schedule

This is a safety Sensitive Positions. It requires work on and around rails and heavy equipment. This Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e blue flag) and use of all PPE requirements such that include hand, head, eye, hand, ear and foot protection.