• Job Description

  Req#: CARRE007470

  SUMMARY:
  The person in this position builds, rebuilds, repairs, and inspects railway cars according to AAR, FRA, and company regulations. He or she uses hand tools, power tools, and other measuring equipment required in the performance of duties.
  
  RESPONSIBILITIES:
  •Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration
  •Inspect car components for compliance with AAR, FRA, and company standards
  •Perform maintenance activity, both scheduled and on-demand, including air brake tests
  •Repair, remove, or replace defective components such as wheels, safety appliances, truck and brake equipment, couplers, yokes, draft gears, and air brake valves; weld broken parts or secure new parts
  •Prepare numerous written reports and forms, including bad-order forms, car-repair billing forms, and dimensional-loading forms; prepare record of car repairs for monthly billing process
  •Perform rerailing and repair activities; make emergency and other repairs within yard limits, on the road, and at industrial sites
  •Repair, remove, or replace components with the use of jacks, blocks, cutting and heating torches, and other hand tools
  •Inspect, measure, and secure lading in open-top cars
  •Operate forklifts, light cranes, and car-moving equipment
  •Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned
  
  REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
  •Two years of related work experience required
  •Ability to lift up to one hundred pounds
  •Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
  •Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, in confined spaces, and at elevated heights
  
  REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:
  •High school diploma or GED
  •At least eighteen years of age
  •Welding certification
  •Valid driver’s license
  •Four-year journeyman carman preferred
  
  

  This position is primarily day shift but does require weekend work due to projects, unexpected weather, or mechanical failures.

  We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, holidays, paid time-off(PTO), 401k with match, and an annual Safety Boot allowance. Position is eligible to earn an annual bonus based on company financial and growth performance, safety results, and employee performance.

  This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.
  
  Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

• About the company

  Genesee & Wyoming Inc. is an American short line railroad holding company, that owns or maintains an interest in 122 railroads in the United States, Canada, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland and the United Kingdom.

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