Railcar Mechanic

Lake State Railway Company•Flint, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position 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). The role involves repairing, maintaining, and inspecting freight car equipment and automotive pool equipment. Key duties include performing preventative maintenance and repairs on various car components, recording equipment conditions and work performed, and participating in re-railing activities. The mechanic will also operate machinery and tools safely, work effectively in a team environment, and maintain all tools and equipment properly. Effective communication, both written and verbal, is essential, as is the ability to receive and follow written instructions. Tasks can be time-sensitive, and completion in a timely manner is expected. This role may require working various shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, with potential for overtime.

Requirements

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.
Perform re-railing activities and work 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.

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.
Perform re-railing activities and work 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.