POSITION SUMMARY

The Repair Technician is responsible for all aspects of railcar repair and maintenance. The Technician must be able to read and understand blueprints, make car repairs in compliance with FRA & AAR rules and keep good repair records. They must follow all company guidelines and safety rules when performing duties.

Primary responsibilities and/or essential functions include, but are not limited to:

SHIFT/HOURS:

3rd Shift

Sunday-Thursday-- 10:00pm - 6:30am

SKILLS/SPECIFICATIONS

• Responsible for repairing or replacing defective or worn parts such as valves, hatch covers, components, and gates using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.
• Maintain a clean workspace and follow tooling requirements.
• Test for operability before and after repairs.
• Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
• Remove car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches.
• Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.
• Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components.
• Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.
• Repair and maintain braking systems.
• Align car sides for installation of car ends and crossties, using width gauges, turnbuckles, and wrenches.
• Replace defective insulation.
• Other duties and projects as assigned by the Repair Manager, Repair Supervisor or Team Leader.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic drawings and perform basic math skills (adding/subtraction).

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Dependable.  Meets standards of punctuality and attendance.
• Mechanically inclined and willingness to learn different tasks.
• Complies with all safety rules and procedures.
• Industry knowledge of AAR and FRA rules, and Tank Car Maintenance Regulations; Knowledge of current regulatory requirements (e.g., AAR MSRP, M-1002, Section C, Part III, HM201); Knowledge of FRA regulations, preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, work boots and the ability to wear a respirator.
• The ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials for more than 50% of the workday.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds safely.
• Working around heavy moving equipment with intermittent exposure to vibration when using impact tools.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work in elevated heights and confined spaces.  Able to navigate scaffolds, floors, ladders and walking surfaces that are uneven.
• Use of respirator as required.
• The ability to sustain mental and visual attention to details for sustained periods of time.

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Must comply with all safety requirements at all times and lead by example regarding safety.
• Primary work environment subject to extreme heat or cold for considerable amounts of time.  Must dress accordingly.
• Hearing protection shall be required in certain designated areas to noise levels greater than 80 decibels.
• Scaffolds, floors, ladders and walking surfaces may be uneven.

DISCLAIMER:

Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.