Railcar Repair Technician

Guardian Rail, LLC•New York, NY

11d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Guardian Rail is proud to operate one of the country’s leading freight rail services and transportation companies with a large network of freight and tank car repair facilities, a nationwide network of running repair agents, and a rail services division that operates short line railroads and contract switching and transloading sites. We currently have Railcar Repair Technician positions available in Queens. Incumbents will use mechanical skills to safely inspect and repair railcars to customer and industry specifications. A limited number of entry level trainee positions are available, but we seek candidates with rail industry or other heavy industrial experience, including welding or mechanical assembly. We offer a sign on/retention bonus of $1,500, payable over the first 12 months of employment and a competitive pay scale, including opportunities for base rate increases of up to $5 per hour over the first nine months as experience and certifications are obtained. Responsible for the repair of various types of railcars and/or tank cars. Incumbents will use mechanical skills to safely inspect and repair railcars to industry and customer specifications. Candidates must have a quality and safety mindset and enjoy hands-on work in year-round outdoor conditions.

Requirements

High-school diploma or general education degree (GED), is preferred, but not required
Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and blueprints
Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence and speak and communicate effectively
Must possess basic math skills and work and understand simple mathematical concepts
Must possess reasoning ability to solve practical problems
Must be able to fully pass the fitness-for-duty examination, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings

Responsibilities

Learn and adhere to all Guardian Rail safety procedures
Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner to comply with Guardian Rail, OSHA, and environmental rules and regulations
Follow written and verbal directions
Work effectively in a team environment
Possess a thorough understanding of railcar, components, and/or shop work order
Understand inventory control
Assist in disassembly of damaged railcars
Apply FRA, AAR Interchange Rules when repairing railcars
Maintain a high level of quality with an understanding of Guardian Rail's Quality Assurance Program
Perform repairs such as, but not limited to, basic mechanics, grinding, and touch-up painting and decaling on various types of railcars or tank cars as required
Set up and operate various hand and power tools such as, but not limited to, air arc, plasma cutting, Huck and welding machines and processes, and oxyfuel operation in heating and cutting processes
Perform interior railcar cleaning
Comply with the company Safety Program by following all in-house and OSHA rules, regulations, and procedure
Comply with the company Quality Program by following all in-house quality processes and procedures and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations as well as any client-specific procedures
Complete documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as, but not limited to: forklift, man-lift, crane, backhoe, skid loader, hoist, or hydraulic boom
Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight cars utilizing GMAW (Hardwire), FCAW (Flux Core), and/or SMAW (Stick) welding on carbon steel as well as our internal welding technology training and examination

Benefits

We offer a sign on/retention bonus of $1,500, payable over the first 12 months of employment and a competitive pay scale, including opportunities for base rate increases of up to $5 per hour over the first nine months as experience and certifications are obtained.

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