Railroad Carman

About the role

Experienced Railroad Carmen Needed Road & Rail Services is urgently hiring experienced Railroad Carmen to join our rail maintenance operation. This is a skilled-trade position responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing freight railcars. You'll perform hands-on mechanical work using welding equipment, cutting tools, grinders, hand tools, power tools, and other equipment necessary to safely return railcars to service. This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must have previous hands-on experience in a relevant mechanical trade. Railcar or railroad experience is highly preferred; however, we will consider qualified candidates with strong experience in welding, metal fabrication, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment repair, diesel mechanics, trailer repair, manufacturing maintenance, or a closely related mechanical field. We're looking for experienced tradespeople who can work safely, troubleshoot mechanical problems, and complete quality repairs in an outdoor railroad environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect freight railcars for structural damage, wear, fatigue, and mechanical defects
• Identify repairs that fall within the facility's authorized scope of work
• Complete railcar repairs according to applicable customer, company, and AAR requirements
• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, fitting, and metal fabrication
• Repair or replace damaged railcar components
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems and determine appropriate repair methods
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, pipe wrenches, pry bars, ratchets, and other industrial equipment
• Operate welding machines, cutting equipment, and grinders
• Use tractors, ATVs, and other authorized site equipment when required
• Inspect completed repairs for safety, quality, and workmanship
• Maintain accountability for assigned tools and equipment
• Keep work areas organized and free of hazards

Requirements

• Follow all railroad, customer, company, and industry safety requirements
• Relevant mechanical or railcar repair experience is required
• Professional experience in railcar repair, welding, fabrication, mechanical repair, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment repair, diesel repair, or a comparable skilled trade
• Hands-on experience using industrial hand and power tools
• Welding and/or metal fabrication experience