Railcar Mechanic

Lake State Railway Company•Flint, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Railcar Mechanic is responsible for maintaining a safe environment and ensuring compliance with all railroad rules, procedures, and regulations for safety, operations, AAR, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). This role involves repairing, maintaining, and inspecting freight car equipment and automotive pool equipment, including performing all preventative maintenance and repairs on trucks, underframe, structure, safety appliances, and braking systems. The position requires accurate record-keeping of car conditions and maintenance performed, participation in re-railing activities, and close collaboration with other departments at derailment sites. The mechanic must safely operate machinery, equipment, hand tools, and power tools, work effectively in a team environment, and properly inspect, utilize, store, and maintain all tools and equipment. Effective written and verbal communication is essential, as is the ability to receive and follow instructions from written materials. Tasks can be time-sensitive, and the position may require working days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, with potential for overtime to meet customer expectations.

Requirements

Ability to interpret and understand GCOR, FRA, On-Track Worker Safety Rules, and other applicable rules and regulations.
Strong oral and written communication; ability to speak and write clearly and informatively.
Analytical thinking skills to analyze information and use logic to troubleshoot issues.
Mechanically inclined with the ability to problem solve.
Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.
Ability to maintain professionalism and approach others in a tactful manner.
Ability to react well under pressure in high-stressed situations; displays integrity by holding oneself personally accountable.
Dependability and follow through on commitments, consistently at work on time.
Observe all safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
Strong attention to detail and safety procedures; ability to maintain focus for the entirety of the shift.
Ability to build harmonious relationships with your colleagues and supervisors.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, bend, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl in various weather conditions.
Overhead work that includes lifting or repetitive motion.
Ability to talk and hear accurately in person, via the telephone, via two-xvay radio, or other approved remote means.
Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently; up to 50 pounds occasionally; and up to 75 pounds infrequently.
Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force constantly.
Must be able to climb railcar ladder and maneuver about with backpack equipment that weighs up to 25 pounds.
Eye-hand coordination as well as ability to grasp.
Must be able to operate common and specialized hand tools in performing assigned tasks.
Ability to handle and move objects, using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials.
Must be able to walk about on foot to accomplish tasks; maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or moving about on uneven and/or slippery ground or equipment.
Ability to step on and off equipment safely and work and balance from ladders to perform tasks.
Must be able to climb and work up to 20 feet above the ground.
Must be able to recognize and distinguish colors displayed by signals, signs, etc.
High School Diploma or GED required.
18 years of age or older.
Valid motor vehicle operator's license with ability to drive a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Previous Railroad experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe environment and ensure compliance with all railroad rules, procedures, and regulations for safety, operations, AAR, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Repair, maintain and inspect freight car equipment and automotive pool equipment.
Perform all preventative maintenance work & repairs on trucks, underframe, structure, safety appliances, braking systems, draft systems and any associated tests AAR, ERA, and company regulations.
Record conditions Of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
Performs re-railing activities and works closely with other departments at derailment sites.
Accurately complete and submit all required forms in a timely manner.
Safely operate machinery, equipment, hand tools and power tools as required.
Work in a safe and effective manner in a team environment with other co-workers and contractors.
Properly inspect, utilize, store, and maintain all tools, materials, and equipment.
Communicate effectively in writing or verbally via telephone and two-way radios.
Receive instruction in written form from bulletins, orders, or other related materials.
Complete required tasks in a timely manner as tasks can be time sensitive.
Other duties as assigned.