Gary Railway Company | Car Repairer (GRW-0070)

Transtar • Gary, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Since the late 1800's, the Transtar companies consist of a group of rail carriers have been an important component in this country's industrial development. Moving billions of tons of raw materials to manufacturing sites. Transporting finished products to market. Storing and handling bulk commodities. Providing rail transport services to hundreds of satisfied customers throughout the nation's industrial heartland. The Car Repairer is a position of Transtar’s Gary Railway Company located in Gary, Indiana. The Car Repairer is responsible for the building, rebuilding, repairing, and rerailing of railroad cars. This position works outdoors in industrial settings, in all weather conditions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Mechanical aptitude is required.
• Minimum of one year industrial or outdoor work experience is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work various shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays is required.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school training is preferred.
• Two years of welding, burning and fabricating experience, preferably in an industrial environment is preferred.
• Rail car repair experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair and maintain all types of railroad cars.
• Replace wheels, draft gears and safety appliances.
• Test airbrake system.
• Rerail cars and locomotive.
• Adjust and bind loads.
• Clean, prepare and paint cars.
• Use various hand, electric and pneumatic power tools.
• Use burning torch and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees