Railcar Repairman / Railcar Mechanic

Road & Rail Services•Cleveland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Road & Rail Services is hiring a dependable and mechanically skilled Railcar Repairman / Railcar Mechanic in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Starting pay is $22.00 per hour, with higher starting pay negotiable based on experience, welding ability, mechanical background, and relevant qualifications. Already have railroad or railcar repair experience? We want to hear from you. No railroad experience? You may still be a great fit. Candidates with backgrounds in welding, fabrication, industrial maintenance, diesel repair, heavy-equipment maintenance, trailer repair, manufacturing maintenance, and other mechanical trades are encouraged to apply. We are recruiting throughout the greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio area, including Cleveland, Avon Lake, Lorain, Strongsville, Beachwood, Cleveland Heights, Sandusky, and surrounding communities.

Requirements

Previous railroad experience is preferred, but it is not required if you have strong transferable mechanical experience.
Experience in railcar or railroad repair
Experience in welding
Experience in metal fabrication
Experience in industrial maintenance
Experience in manufacturing maintenance
Experience in diesel or heavy-equipment repair
Experience in truck or trailer repair
Experience in mechanical assembly
Experience in equipment maintenance and repair
Comfortable using tools such as grinders, pipe wrenches, pry bars, ratchets, wrenches, and other common hand and power tools.
Dependable, mechanically inclined, safety-conscious, and willing to learn the railcar repair trade.
A valid state driver's license must be maintained when required to operate company vehicles or equipment.

Nice To Haves

Higher starting pay negotiable based on experience, welding ability, mechanical background, and relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

Inspect railcars for mechanical problems, structural damage, wear, and fatigue
Identify repairs that can be completed within Road & Rail Services' authorized scope of work
Complete approved mechanical and structural repairs
Perform work according to customer requirements and applicable AAR specifications
Use hand and power tools to remove, repair, replace, and install railcar components
Perform welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication work as required
Operate tractors, all-terrain vehicles, and other mechanical equipment when trained and authorized
Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas
Follow company, customer, and railroad safety procedures
Immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, and other safety concerns