Railcar Repair Technician 249

Primary Job Functions

• Understand and perform all work outlined under Supervision
• Conduct railcar inspections to ensure cars comply with all FRA, AAR, and customer requirements
• Perform repairs as necessary while always using current safety and quality standards and repair procedures
• Perform mechanical repairs to railroad freight cars including tank and hopper cars when required
• Occasionally performing welding repairs when needed
• Cookordinate and complete repairs in an efficient manner and within assigned hours
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner and report potential hazards
• Notify supervision of any materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of job tasks
• Interact well with team members and supervision
• Meet the expectations and requirements of all customers to ensure we deliver a best-in-class customer experience
• Ensure all necessary invoicing, inspection, and work order information is accurate and complete
• Actively participate in safety assessments and equipment inspections
• Follow all safety rules and practices
• May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Have a High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrate job-related knowledge including following written instructions
• Demonstrate an ability to safely operate machinery including, but not limited to large work vehicles, which may also pull trailers from time to time, and forklifts
• Be dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including any overtime
• Demonstrate an ability to learn basic railcar knowledge
• Proficiency with the use of basic hand and power tools
• Learn basic knowledge of how to read Engineering drawings
• Pass DOT Requirements is a plus
• Ability to learn basic knowledge of how to read Engineering drawings
• Ability to pass any required NDT disciplines and function specific certifications, which may include tank car welding, and demonstrates strong familiarity with AAR rules and regulations
• Obtain the following within 6 - 12 months (timeline and required test depend on specific location): Welding and Airbrake Test certifications
• Any type of welding/mechanical experience or railcar knowledge is a preferred

Environmental and Working Conditions

• The physical environment for this job requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat or cold, wet, humid, or dry and dusty conditions
• The employee may be frequently exposed to heights that require the use of fall protection equipment
• Team members are required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions and job function details dictate
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job