Railcar Repair Crew Leader

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation LLC•Gettysburg, PA

3d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing worksite operations and crew as an assistant to the Operations Manager, completing high quality railcar repairs, modifications and upgrades in a safe and timely manner and according to customer and regulatory guidelines. This role ensures quality repairs are made on a timely basis to reduce out-of-service time for equipment, approaches every task proactively with potential risks and safety in mind, and ensures quality work is completed that is compliant with both customer and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Relevant experience in the railcar repair industry.
Must hold a valid driver’s license.
Basic mathematical skills to include addition, subtraction, fractions and units of measure
Reading comprehension to include reading blueprints, technical manuals and regulatory guidelines.
Leadership
Basic mechanical skills
Forklift certified
Certified welder
Air-test certified
Keyboarding
basic computer skills
Microsoft Office
Railcar Repair experience
Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.
Must be able to complete physical requirements with or without accommodation.
Standing, hearing, seeing and talking for 8 to 10 hours
Handling for 3 to 6 hours
Walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching with hands and arms, stretching, using fingers to feel for 3 to 6 hours
Reaching below the waist, twisting and feeling for up to 2 hours
Climbing or balancing up to 3 hours
Sitting up to 3 hours.
Lifting: Car parts from 1-80 lbs. throughout the day - lifting 10-25 lbs. frequently; 25-50 lbs. regularly; over 50 lbs. occasionally.
Wrenches weighing up to 10 lbs. to tighten bolts occasionally - 4 hours.
Pulling: 10-25 lbs. frequently; 25-50 lbs. regularly; over 50 lbs. occasionally.
Must be able to work in - Outdoor weather conditions; non-weather related hot or cold conditions in small spaces; areas with fumes and airborne particles; worksites with mechanical vibrations, and loud, noisy machines and tools.
Proper PPE and safety procedures required.

Nice To Haves

Leadership
Analytical Skills
Anticipation of Problems
Quality-Focused
Customer-Focused
Safety-Focused
Working Effectively with Others
Functioning Without Supervision
Using Sound Judgement

Responsibilities

Oversee worksite operations and crew as an assistant to the Operations Manager.
Interact directly with railroad leadership to coordinate railcar locations and work activities of the crew when Operations Manager delegates.
Oversee day-to-day compliance with safety procedures when Operations Manager delegates.
Analyze complex problems and determine appropriate steps to make repairs within regulatory and customer guidelines.
Repair, modify, upgrade and clean railcars according to blueprints and other specifications using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments.
Rebuild railcar components: bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and box car doors using hand tools and power tools and precision measuring instruments.
Assemble subassemblies, major components and equipment. Check function to test for proper operation.
Measure, cut and thread pipes. Replace air lines using hand tools.
Move, align and set parts in place using a forklift or bobcat.
Repair broken parts using hand tools and welding equipment.
Drive company truck or vehicle to run errands or travel to another worksite.
Purchase supplies with company credit card while following company guidelines for use.
Provides estimates to customers when Operations Manager delegates.
Enters car repair / billing information via electronic keyboard system when Operations Manager delegates.
Retrieve information needed to respond to audit activities.
Maintain a clean work environment. This includes any shop or administrative space and company vehicles.
All other duties as assigned by Operations Manager.