Mechanical Railcar Repair Technician
About the role
Sasser prides itself on supporting an employee-driven, opportunity-based culture that empowers, recognizes, and rewards its employees. From highly competitive benefits to exciting employee events to organic, grassroots philanthropy and volunteerism, Sasser is an awesome place to begin and grow your career.
Sasser is a transportation asset services and management company with roots dating to 1928. Sasser’s subsidiary units are leaders in providing commercial- and industrial-focused rail, automotive, and containerized shipping solutions, including asset leasing, fleet administration management, asset repair and maintenance, and innovative technology services. Sasser family of companies includes subsidiaries Chicago Freight Car Leasing, CF Rail Services, Moventum Fleet Management, Express 4x4 Truck Rental, and Falcon Lease.
Responsibilities
- Successfully complete, perform, and maintain the Mechanical Railcar Repair Technician 1 job functions.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Meet the requirements and pass CFRS’ welding procedures (3/4" plate - all position FCAW).
Qualifications and Experience
- Education/Formal Training (preferred, but not limited to): High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Successfully pass the following courses with an 80% or higher score coordinated by CF Rail Management:
- AAR Interchange Rules
- Freight Car Inspection Overview
- Basics of Railroad Wheels
- FRA Railroad Safety Appliance Standards (Condensed Course)
- Coupler & Draft Systems course
- Guide to Freight Car Trucks course
- Body and Truck Side Bearing Gaging and Adjustment Course
Essential Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Suit and BRC generation software/shop operating system
- Ability to deliver high level of customer service via phone and face to face interaction
- Team player
- Effective listening skills
- Highly effective communication skills verbally and in writing
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations in English language
- Mathematical skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Reasoning skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Physical Demands
- Work Assignments Involve Standing, Stooping, Bending, Kneeling, Reaching, Climbing, Crawling, And Crouching In Strained And Awkward Positions For Prolonged Periods Of Time At Various Heights Up To 20 Feet
- Uses Hands, Legs, And Arms To Climb Vertical Ladders To Staging Or Suspended Platforms
- Lifts, Carries, And Sets Up Equipment And Components That Weigh Up To 50 Lbs
What We Offer
- Includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Includes a 100% Company-paid disability and life insurance plans
- Includes a 401K plan with company match PLUS additional end-of-year funding
- Provides paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents, as well as a monetary gift towards a 529 education account
- Provides training and tuition reimbursement
- Provides community service opportunities, employee recognition programs, and many celebrations!