Repairman

HARBOR RAIL SERVICES•Milpitas, CA

33d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Harbor Rail Services is hiring a full-time Railcar Repairman and Welder to inspect, repair, rebuild, and service railroad freight cars in accordance with AAR, FRA, and railroad rules, with minimal supervision. The work uses hand and power tools, cutting torches, and welding equipment. The position reports to the Location Supervisor/Manager and is based in person in Milpitas, California. The role involves inspecting freight cars, flatcars, tank cars, and other rolling stock for defects, wear, and compliance with industry standards; checking loads and clearances; inspecting cars damaged in derailments or collisions; and conducting pre-trip inspections. The repairman removes and replaces defective components, including trucks, shoes, coupler assemblies, and air brake systems. Other duties include documenting work on billing sheets, assisting with opening and closing doors and raising or lowering decks, loading and unloading materials, maintaining equipment and orderly tracks, and performing other duties as needed. The schedule may change as required and may include weekends, holidays, overtime, and 24-hour on-call availability. The employee must be willing to report to work at any hour. Out-of-town travel and travel to multiple U.S. locations may be required. Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are required. Work is performed outdoors in all conditions, often for extended periods, with exposure to paint fumes, lubricants, dust, loud noise, and nearby railcar repair and switching activity. The position is physically demanding. It requires frequent standing and activities such as bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, gripping, and handling tools and equipment. Lifting and carrying requirements include weights from 1 to 75 pounds; items exceeding 50 pounds are often handled with assistance and appropriate safety equipment. Required protective equipment includes a back support belt, gloves, eye and ear protection, a hard hat, work boots, and other task-appropriate safety equipment. The employee must also meet the stated vision, hearing, and speaking requirements, including distinguishing common railroad signaling colors and receiving verbal instructions. Harbor Rail Services describes itself as a leading provider of railcar maintenance and repair services, operating since 1986. The company emphasizes employee commitment, safety, competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities for growth and development. It is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and communicate English fluently and professionally, including communicating with employees, contractors, vendors, partners, owners, and other company divisions.
Basic analytical and quantitative skills, including the ability to solve basic mathematical problems.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; apply logical thinking to practical situations and follow standardized procedures, including occasional minor deviations.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including frequent standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, gripping, and handling tools and equipment; lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds, with assistance for heavier items as needed.
Ability to meet the stated vision, hearing, and speaking requirements, including distinguishing common railroad signaling colors and receiving verbal instructions.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license, maintained at all times.
Willingness to work a schedule that may change, work weekends and holidays, work overtime, remain on call 24 hours a day, and report to work at any hour.
Willingness to travel out of town and to multiple locations when required.
Wear required safety equipment, including a back support belt, gloves, eye and ear protection, a hard hat, work boots, and other task-appropriate equipment.

Nice To Haves

A commercial driver's license (CDL) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Inspect, repair, rebuild, and service freight cars according to AAR, FRA, railroad, and industry rules and standards.
Inspect rolling stock for defects, wear, compliance, shifted loads, and clearances; inspect cars damaged in derailments or collisions and conduct pre-trip inspections.
Remove and replace defective rolling-stock components, including trucks, shoes, coupler assemblies, and air brake systems.
Safely operate acetylene torches, hand tools, power tools, and electric and gas welding equipment.
Follow company and industry safety rules and procedures, wear required protective apparel, respond to unsafe conditions, and ensure equipment and work areas are safe before starting work.
Record work performed on the appropriate billing sheets.
Assist with opening doors and raising decks for inspections, and with lowering decks and closing doors.
Keep equipment clean and in good repair; load and unload materials; keep storage and repair tracks neat and orderly; and assist with other duties as needed.
Be available on call and report to work at any hour; travel to other locations when required.