CWR Maintenance Technician

LB Foster•Columbia City, IN

About The Position

The CWR Maintenance Technician travels to domestic and international job sites, coordinating with customers to plan work activities. The role operates and maintains the Pilot Unloader for the Continuous Welded Rail (CWR) Train and performs maintenance for Yard Operations at the Columbia City Yard. Work is primarily in the field, with additional time spent in the yard, and requires frequent travel to sites throughout North America. The technician may work at client offices or job sites, with conditions varying by location. The technician maintains rail-train cars, unloader units, engines, hydraulic tools, rail saws, conveyor systems, and portable hydraulic equipment according to manuals, diagrams, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications. The role also fabricates or removes parts using supplied machinery and tools, coordinates with outside vendors, helps lead the Safety Committee under the Columbia City Yard manager’s direction, and documents work-related activities. Independent work, compliance with client railway safety requirements, and communication with railway personnel are central to the position.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Valid, current U.S. passport.
At least 3 years of experience with hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems, and reading schematics.
E-Railsafe and Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) certification for applicable client railways, plus other customer-required training for site access.
Strong verbal and computer communication skills and time-management skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office software.
Reliability, professionalism, and ability to work independently.
Technical writing skills for work reports.
Ability and willingness to follow applicable client railway safety and operating rules professionally and conscientiously.
Ability to travel extensively to work sites throughout North America on a weekly basis and mobilize on short notice by air or ground.
Ability to work overtime as workloads require, including weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays.
Ability to work assignments that may last up to 2–3 weeks before returning home for compensatory time off.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds occasionally and perform moderate to intense physical exertion on uneven and rocky surfaces.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch for prolonged periods.
Ability to work around moving mechanical parts; risk of electrical shock; moderate heights; inclement weather; fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals; and moderate to high noise levels.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical degree.
Welding experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate with railway personnel by phone and email to plan and schedule rail-train unloading.
Perform field preventive maintenance on rail-train cars and unloader units, following manuals, diagrams, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications.
Perform preventive maintenance at the Columbia City Yard on engines, hydraulic tools, rail saws, conveyor systems, and portable hydraulic equipment.
Remove or fabricate parts using machinery and tools, including power tools, forklifts, grinders, MIG and stick welders, and plasma and acetylene torches.
Maintain technical knowledge through classes, workshops, technical publications, and professional networks.
Coordinate work with outside vendors and ensure L.B. Foster’s quality standards and expectations are met.
Lead Safety Committee functions under the direction of the Columbia City Yard manager.
Document and report work activities, including miles traveled or tested, travel expenses, vehicle logbooks, and daily work reports.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
Work with little supervision and remain on task.
Perform other duties as assigned.