Railcar Repairman

Road & Rail Services•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Railcar Repairman to work at our Chicago CRL location. Applicants should be looking to work in an outdoor environment with a company that values YOU! Excellent benefits available. Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services has grown and diversified to become a leading provider of rail-related services in North America. Our network of skilled associates provides plant and terminal operating expertise as well as field maintenance of rail assets for railroads, rail shippers, and owners of rail related equipment and facilities.

Requirements

Must maintain a valid state driver's license if required to operate company equipment.
Ability to use hand tools (such as pipe wrenches, pry bars, wrenches, ratchets, and other equipment to chip and grind weld slag or spatter).

Responsibilities

Perform the essential inspection and repair functions necessary to prepare railcars for transportation.
Inspect railcar for serviceability along with damage/fatigue.
Identify repairs that can be performed by Road & Rail Services.
Notify management of unserviceable railcars that cannot be repaired by Road & Rail Services.
Perform authorized repairs to customer and AAR specifications.
Lubricate railcars and stencil lubrication date on the railcar.
Accurately record, either electronically or in writing, all repairs.
Assist, as required, in the "prepping" of railcars, this may include the use of backpack blowers, push brooms, vacuums, and various scraping devices remove all debris and other non-hazardous contaminants from inside the railcar.
Operate various types of mechanical equipment including small farm type tractors, all terrain vehicles, & pick-up trucks.