Railroad Carmen/ Mechanic en Road & Rail Services

Road and Rail

Railroad Carmen/ Mechanic

The basic purpose of position:

• Perform small Repairs/Inspect Railcars
• Perform class 1 air brake test

What will you be doing? Will make general repairs to railroad cars using various tools including cutting torch, grinder and welder. No prior railcar repair experience needed but helpful.

Are you qualified? Applicants should have strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn quickly. Experience working on farm and lawn equipment will typically transfer well to this type of work.

Areas of Responsibility:

Comply with all industry, customer and company safety regulations and operating procedures

Ensure that management is aware of current conditions and needed repair of all company equipment

Notify site management of "bad order" (unserviceable) equipment

Perform authorized repairs to customer, company and industry specification

Document all repairs, properly accounting for actual time and parts utilized

Operate various types of mechanical equipment including forklifts, spotter trucks, etc..

Perform housekeeping duties as required by Management

What's Required:

High School Diploma/GED or Ability

Safety first mentality

Must possess and demonstrate appropriate mechanical aptitude, as determined by the facility manager, to successfully perform the tasks associated with designated classification

Ability to qualify under D15.1 American Welding Society (AWS) certification guidelines

Ability to work in fast paced environment

Able to meet attendance requirements

A team work, can do attitude and willing to learn

Valid state driver's license

We Offer:

A Full Benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K

Paid Holidays and Vacations

An annual Steel Toe Boot allowance

All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

Veteran Friendly

A promote from within mentality

Company Overview:

Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services has grown and diversified to become a leading provider of rail-related services in North America. Our network of skilled associates provides plant and terminal operating expertise as well as field maintenance of rail assets for railroads, rail shippers, and owners of rail related equipment and facilities.

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