Railcar Service Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform railcar prepping according to established procedure.
• Safely operate service truck/trailer/RTV.
• Conduct pre-inspection and post-inspection of assigned truck/trailer/RTV/tools/parts.
• Follow all safety procedures, including wearing all appropriate PPE and Blue Flag Rules.
• Participate in meeting objectives for safety, quality, and profitability.
• Create all required reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist in Inventory of material and parts.
• Maintain good communication with customers.
• Follow company and applicable railroad policies and procedures.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping of equipment and site.
• Perform mobile cleaning.
• Continue to develop railcar repair knowledge/experience according to AAR/FRA and company guidelines.
• Learn to utilize any customer related tracking information to determine scheduling.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to lift & carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Standing, walking, bending, and work safely on Prep railcars for loading.
• Ability to climb in and out of a large truck.
• Ability to climb ladders on a railcar.
• Exposure on a regular basis to all outdoor weather conditions.
• Exposure to dust from various grains, fertilizers and minerals.
• Willingness to be available 24/7 for site support and travel up to 10% of the time if needed.
• Willingness to stay overnight in hotels.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School diploma or equivalent
• Certified Welder to AWSD15.0 preferred.
• Completed Prepping Training Certification preferred.
• Proven knowledge and experience on prepping.
• Good interpersonal skills in dealing with customer’s, employee’s management, & vendors.
• Good organizational and paperwork skills.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and abide by the Corporate Fleet Policy.
• Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland L.P.

Pay

$19 - $20 per hour