Rail Road Carmen

Road & Rail Services•Madison, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Road & Rail Services is seeking a Railcar Mechanic to perform mechanical repairs on railcars. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background and welding experience is highly recommended. This role requires a dependable and safety-conscious individual. Previous railcar repair experience is preferred but not required. Safety is the top priority, and all company guidelines and safety rules must be followed.

Requirements

Welding exp. highly recommended
Strong Mechanical background
Ability to use basic hand tools (pipe wrenches, pry bars, wrenches, ratchets etc.)
Ability to constantly use bending, squatting, twisting, and walking motions throughout the entire work shift
Must be able to work independently
Ability to frequently open railcar end doors using pulling back force of 90 lbs. and pushing force of 68 lbs.
Ability to occasionally climb, using various types of ladders, to heights in excess of 16 feet
Ability to constantly work in an outdoor environment, exposed to all weather elements, including extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust and noisy conditions
Must maintain a valid state driver's license if required to operate company equipment

Nice To Haves

Previous railcar repair experience

Responsibilities

Inspect railcars for damage/fatigue
Identify repairs that can be performed by Road & Rail Services
Perform authorized repairs to customer and AAR specifications
Operate various types of mechanical equipment including all terrain vehicles and tractors etc.