Freight Car Repairer (King of Prussia, PA/ Abrams, PA 2025)

Norfolk Southern • Kng Of Prussa, PA

248d • $20 - $40

About The Position

Work shall consist of rail car repairing, inspection, and maintenance in accordance with federal and AAR regulations.

Requirements

• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
• Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, or safety-toe boots
• Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations
• Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
• Must pass all required assessments
• Must pass a background screening
• This position is governed by a union agreement and membership is required
• Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test
• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Mechanical experience

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of welding and fabrication experience
• Carman apprenticeship
• Veterans and transitioning service members are encouraged to apply. Military roles that often transition well to this position (but not limited to): 2141, 91B, 91H and heavy equipment mechanics are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety and operations
• Inspect car components for compliance with AAR and FRA standards
• Obtain information from computer regarding car components, destination, lading, and repair records and/or to file data such as repair information, bad orders, and car releases
• Able to proficiently use cutting torch in all positions
• Must qualify in SMAW and FCAW welding processes that include 2F, 3F and 4F positions
• Operate forklifts, light cranes, and car moving equipment
• Operate various vehicles, maybe required to obtain CDL for operation of Locomotive Service truck
• Rerail cars and locomotives by using rerailing equipment and perform other work associated with wreck service on the railroad
• Straighten, fabricate, and replace steel parts such as: grab irons, handholds, ladders, ladder brackets, and sill steps
• 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

Benefits

• Company Benefits - Eligible 1st day of second month after hire (during training)
• 80/20 plan for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents
• Union Benefits
• Medical (Managed or 85/15 Plan)
• $20K Life Insurance
• 401 (K) First Day of Employment
• After 1st year of service: Eligible for Dental / Vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Rail Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED