Union Railroad Company | Car Repairer (URR-0074)

Recruiting at Transtar LLC • Duquesne, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Car Repairer is an entry level maintenance position of Transtar’s Union Railroad Company located in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. The Car Repair Department is responsible for the building, rebuilding, repairing, and rerailing of railroad cars.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• A minimum of one year outdoor work experience is required.
• Mechanical aptitude is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Full time position, working shifts (with various off days), overtime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays.
• Adherence to safety procedures/guidelines at all times. Safety is our core value which requires you to wear safety protection such as hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, and boots with metatarsal protection.
• The position requires punctuality, consistent attendance, self-direction and work collaboratively in a team environment for the success of the operations.
• Must pass assessment test(s).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair and maintain all types of railroad cars.
• Replace wheels, draft gears and safety appliances.
• Test airbrake system.
• Re-rail cars and locomotives.
• 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