Repairman

HARBOR RAIL SERVICES•Tacoma, WA

1d•$25 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Railcar Repairman and Welder performs freight car repairs, inspection, rebuilding, and servicing 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 involves physically demanding tasks, including kneeling, bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting. The employee reports to the Location Supervisor/Manager. The role includes inspecting freight cars and other rolling stock for defects, wear, standards compliance, shifting loads, clearances, and damage; removing and replacing defective railcar components; and operating shop tools and welding equipment safely. The employee follows company and industry safety procedures, wears required protective equipment, completes repair billing sheets, assists with opening and closing railcar doors and raising or lowering decks, keeps equipment and tracks clean and orderly, and loads and unloads materials as needed. This is a full-time, in-person position in Tacoma, Washington. The schedule may change as required and may include weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call availability at any hour. Out-of-town and multi-location travel may be required. Work is outdoors in all conditions for much of the time, with exposure to fumes, lubricants, dust, loud noises, uneven or dark areas, and nearby railcar repair and switching activity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and communicate English fluently and professionally.
Ability to communicate effectively 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.
Ability to apply logical thinking to practical situations and follow standardized procedures, including when minor deviations occur.
Willingness to work a schedule that may change, including weekends and overtime; availability for on-call work at any hour of the day or night.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license maintained at all times.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, gripping, and handling tools and equipment.
Ability to lift and carry materials; the posting describes frequent lifting of 1–35 pounds and constant lifting of 25–75 pounds, with assistance often used for items over 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the stated vision, hearing, and speaking requirements, including distinguishing common railroad signal colors and receiving verbal instructions.
Willingness to travel to multiple locations and out of town as required.
Wear required safety equipment, including a back support belt, gloves, eye and ear protection, hard hat, work boots, and other task-specific protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Commercial driver's license (CDL) is a plus.
Driver's license is listed as preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect rolling stock for defects, wear, industry-standard compliance, shifting loads, clearances, and rule compliance.
Inspect rolling stock 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.
Operate acetylene torches, hand tools, power tools, and electric and gas welding equipment safely and effectively.
Perform freight car repairs, rebuilding, and servicing in accordance with AAR, FRA, and railroad rules.
Follow company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures; wear prescribed safety apparel; and address unsafe conditions.
Ensure equipment and work areas are safe before beginning work and keep equipment clean and in good repair.
Report work performed on the appropriate billing sheets.
Assist with opening doors and raising decks for inspection, and with lowering decks and closing doors.
Load and unload materials as needed and keep storage and repair tracks neat and orderly.
Perform other duties as needed.