Rail Car Loader / Mechanic

Airgas • La Porte, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring a Rail Car Loader / Mechanic in La Porte, TX. This role is responsible for promoting and complying with American Association of Railroads (AAR) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations pertaining to railcar inspection and maintenance requirements. The Railcar Inspector/Operator is responsible for performing routine railcar inspections, identifying defects or maintenance needs, and ensuring all equipment meets required safety and compliance standards before release. The position involves conducting inspections of railcars in accordance with AAR and DOT regulations, identifying and reporting defects, mechanical issues, or safety concerns, and ensuring railcars meet all regulatory and company standards prior to service. Accurate inspection records and required documentation must be maintained, and any hazards, compliance issues, or service interruptions must be communicated immediately to supervision.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Class A commercial driver's license for state of domicile.
• Three (3) or more year's prior experience as driver of tractor-trailer vehicles.
• Must possess all applicable Haz-Mat (Hazardous Materials) endorsements.

Nice To Haves

• AAR Certified Railcar Inspector, highly preferred.
• Product knowledge of cryogenic, compressed, and specialty gasses, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of railcars in accordance with AAR and DOT regulations.
• Identify and report defects, mechanical issues, or safety concerns.
• Ensure railcars meet all regulatory and company standards prior to service.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and required documentation.
• Communicate any hazards, compliance issues, or service interruptions immediately to supervision.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Up to 14-week paid child birth benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid Holidays.
• Vacation.
• Sick time.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave.
• Floating holidays.
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED