Railcar Repair Technician 1

Guardian Rail, LLC•Grand Island, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Guardian Rail is a leading freight rail services and transportation company with a large network of freight and tank car repair facilities. We are seeking Repair Technicians to join our team. In this role, you will use mechanical skills to safely inspect and repair railcars to ensure their mechanical and operational integrity according to customer and industry specifications. We are looking for candidates with experience in the rail industry or other heavy industrial settings, including welding or mechanical assembly. This position offers a sign-on/retention bonus of $1,500, payable over the first 12 months of employment, and a competitive pay scale based on relevant skills and experience. You will be responsible for the repair of various types of railcars and/or tank cars, ensuring they meet industry and customer specifications. A strong safety and quality mindset is essential, along with a willingness to perform hands-on work in year-round outdoor conditions.

Requirements

Welding experience is required.
High-school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints.
Must possess basic mechanical knowledge and experience with hand & power tools, including heavier air and electric powered tools and cutting torches.
Must enjoy outdoor, physical, hands-on work with frequent standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting required.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform railcar repairs in compliance with FRA and AAR interchange rules.
Conduct pre and post inspection of all assigned railcars.
Comply fully with all safety protocols, including in-house and OSHA rules, regulations, and procedures.
Comply fully with the Company's quality program by conforming to in-house processes and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations.
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 orders.
Understand inventory control.
Assist in disassembly of damaged railcars.
Perform repairs such as 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 air arc, plasma cutting, Huck and welding machines and processes, and oxyfuel operation in heating and cutting processes.
Perform interior railcar cleaning.
Complete documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as 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.