Railcar Inspector - Repairman

Strasburg Rail Road • Strasburg Township, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A Railcar Inspector - Repairman is responsible for performing railcar inspections required by regulation and making repairs to running gear, draft equipment, and brake systems to ensure they are compliant with Federal regulations and company standards.

Requirements

• A positive attitude.
• Understanding of a railroad
• Familiarity with Federal Railroad regulations and their application.
• Enthusiasm for the company and its mission.
• Experience with use of basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to carry out verbal or written instructions.
• Capable of operating welding machines, oxy/fuel torch rigs, plasma cutters, angle grinders and other metal fabrication tools.
• Familiarity with basic machine tools, such as band saws and drill presses.
• Ability to read and work from simple mechanical drawings.
• Organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
• Willingness to work at heights on ladders, scaffolds, man lifts or on top of rail mounted equipment.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions, as needed.
• Willingness and desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled periodic inspections of company's passenger and freight railcars.
• Perform routine servicing and inspection on currently active passenger and freight cars.
• Identify conditions that are non-compliant with regulations and company maintenance standards and affect repairs needed.
• Properly complete and file maintenance and inspection records in accordance with company policies.
• Coordinate placement of equipment for required work with shop and railway operations staff.
• Coordinate brake valve maintenance and inventory.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of car mechanical parts.
• Maintain testing devices such as end-of-train brake pipe gauges and single car test devices in good condition, properly calibrated and certified as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed