Mobile Repair Technician III

About the role

AITX is a privately-owned company based in St. Charles, Missouri, providing railcar leasing and repair services to the companies that move the essential assets powering the North American economy. This position is responsible for the overall repair of various types of railcars, performing at a high level of proficiency with very limited supervision and may include training functions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete, perform, and maintain the Mobile Repair Technician I and II job functions
• Perform shop switching responsibilities
• Understand and use decal machinery
• Assist Lead and Supervisors with training for Level I and II technicians as needed
• Comply with the company’s Quality Program by following all in-house quality processes and procedures, as well as required AAR and FRA rules and regulations, and any client-specific procedures
• Read and interpret AITX and customer drawings, procedures, and work instructions
• Perform metal cutting methods (OFC, CAC-A, and PAC)
• Rebuild valves
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of Repair Reference Gauge uses
• Understand calibration methods of NDT equipment
• Review car owner-specific repair procedures
• Communicate effectively with customers regarding mobile call-outs
• Assist with internal and regulatory audits
• Ensure car files and work orders are accurate and complete
• Create Hot Work Permits
• Qualified to bench test tank car valves as applicable per site
• Demonstrate proper leadership skills
• Acquire qualifications in ASCABT, NDT II, and General Welding (SMAW)
• Run daily safety meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High-school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, but not required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively
• Basic math skills and ability to work with and understand simple mathematical concepts
• Reasoning ability to solve practical problems
• Must pass fitness-for-duty examination (including any PPE fit test requirements), pre-employment physical, and pre-employment drug screenings

Physical Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. AITX will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Stand – continuously
• Walk – continuously
• Sit – occasionally
• Climb – frequently
• Crawl – occasionally
• Squat or kneel – frequently
• Bend – frequently
• Fine Manipulation – occasionally
• Reach Outward – frequently
• Reach above shoulder – occasionally
• Drive – occasionally
• Confined Space Entry – occasionally

Lift / Carry

• 10 lbs or less – continuously
• 11 – 20 lbs – frequently
• 21 – 50 lbs – occasionally
• 51 – 100 lbs – N/A
• Over 100 lbs – N/A

Push / Pull

• 10 lbs or less – continuously
• 10 – 20 lbs – frequently
• 20 – 50 lbs – occasionally
• 51 – 100 lbs – N/A
• Over 100 lbs – N/A

Occasionally – Activity up to 33% of the time (.25 - 2.5 hrs/day)
Frequently – Activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
Continuously – Activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)