Car Inspector - NJ

Conrail•Newark, NJ

55d

About The Position

Conrail has immediate openings for the position of Car Inspector in the Newark area. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: A Car Inspector is responsible for inspecting and repairing railcars. Repair includes welding, painting, cutting of metal, and sandblasting. These employees are also responsible for maintenance tasks such as railroad car door replacement. Conrail is a small railroad with big resources where you can have a rewarding career without sacrificing quality of life. As a terminal and switching service provider for its owners, CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern, Conrail provides safe and efficient rail service for many local rail freight customers in Detroit, New Jersey and Philadelphia. Customers located along Conrail's lines in these shared asset areas have access to the nation's rail network through either NS or CSX. Although Conrail no longer handles commercial matters for customers, we continue to play a critical role in serving shippers and receivers as an agent for our owners. As a local rail service provider, it is Conrail's job to make sure that customers' freight shipments are safely and efficiently moved between their rail sidings and the long-distance freight trains operated by CSX and Norfolk Southern.

Requirements

Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather.
Work various shifts including weekends and holidays.
Able to lift, push, pull, and carry objects of various weight.
Able to walk, sit, stand, bend, stoop and climb.
Distinguish colors and communicate using a radio.
Speak, read and write English.
Have a valid driver's license.
Subject to random alcohol and drug testing pursuant to Federal Railroad Administration Guidelines.