Railcar Repair Technician 1

Guardian Rail, LLC•Roseburg, OR

13d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Guardian Rail is hiring a Railcar Repair Technician in Roseburg, Oregon. The role involves safely inspecting, repairing, and maintaining various types of railcars and tank cars to meet customer and industry specifications, including applicable Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Association of American Railroads (AAR) requirements. The work is hands-on and heavy, with duties performed indoors and outdoors throughout the year. A $1,500 sign-on/retention bonus is payable over the first 12 months of employment; pay is based on relevant skills and experience. Technicians use mechanical skills, hand and power tools, and, when qualified, welding and cutting equipment. The position also includes interior railcar cleaning, equipment operation following documented training, and compliance with safety, quality, housekeeping, and environmental procedures. The work environment may include heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, dusty, confined, or elevated areas, and proximity to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Physical work and frequent changes in work positioning are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints.
Basic mechanical knowledge and experience with hand and power tools, including heavier air- and electric-powered tools and cutting torches.
Ability and willingness to perform outdoor, physical, hands-on work involving frequent standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively.
Basic math skills and ability to understand simple mathematical concepts.
Reasoning ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to pass a fitness-for-duty examination and pre-employment physical, and to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including crouching, reaching, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, smelling, and visual tasks requiring color and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Carman or Railcar Repair Technician.
Certified E7018 welder.

Responsibilities

Repair various types of railcars and tank cars in compliance with FRA and AAR interchange rules and customer and industry specifications.
Conduct pre- and post-inspections of assigned railcars.
Follow company, OSHA, and other applicable safety protocols, regulations, and procedures.
Follow the company quality program and required in-house, AAR, and FRA processes and rules.
Keep the work area clean and orderly in accordance with company, OSHA, and environmental requirements.
Follow written and verbal directions and work effectively in a team environment.
Understand railcars, components, shop work orders, and inventory control.
Assist with disassembly of damaged railcars.
Perform repairs including basic mechanical work, grinding, touch-up painting, and decaling.
Set up and operate hand and power tools and equipment, including air arc, plasma cutting, Huck and welding machines and processes, and oxyfuel equipment for heating and cutting.
Perform interior railcar cleaning.
Complete documented training to set up, operate, or drive equipment such as forklifts, man-lifts, cranes, backhoes, skid loaders, hoists, or hydraulic booms.
Perform welding on carbon steel using GMAW (hardwire), FCAW (flux core), and/or SMAW (stick), in accordance with AWS D15.1 requirements and internal training and examination requirements.
Use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate and seek assistance or use lifting equipment for heavier tasks when needed.