Railcar Repair Technician III

Job Summary

Responsible for the overall repair of various types of railcars. This position performs at a high level of proficiency in railcar repairs with very limited supervision. The position may perform training functions as needed.

Job Duties

• Successfully complete, perform, and maintain the Railcar 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 company’s Quality Program by following all in-house quality processes and procedures and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations as well as any client specific procedures
• Perform M214 truck rebuild and gauging per AAR and manufacturer specifications
• Perform in-process and final QC inspections, including use of AAR Rule 1 gages
• Basic understanding and use of fabrication equipment such as, but not limited to: drill press, punch, brake press, and sheer
• Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight car utilizing GMAW (Hard wire), FCAW (Flux Core) and/or SMAW (Stick) welding mild carbon steel, stainless steel, Grade C casting steel and aluminum as well as our internal welding technology training and examination
• Other duties may be assigned

Experience & Education

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

Physical Environment

• Physical Abilities: 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 – consistently, 11 – 20 lbs – frequently, 21 – 50 lbs – occasionally, 51 – 100 lbs – N/A, Over 100 lbs – N/A, Push / Pull 10 lbs or less – consistently, 10 – 20 lbs – frequently, 20 – 50 lbs – occasionally, 51 – 100 lbs – N/A, Over 100 lbs – N/A, N/A (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation, Occasionally - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (.25 - 2.5 hrs/day), Frequently - Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day), Continuously - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)