Railroad Carman

Road & Rail Services•Burnet, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Road & Rail Services is seeking an experienced Railcar Repairman/Carman to work at our Burnett, TX location. This position involves performing essential inspection and repair functions necessary to prepare railcars for transportation. The role requires mechanical abilities, welding experience, and the ability to work outdoors in various elements. The company values its employees and offers excellent benefits and competitive pay.

Requirements

Mechanical abilities
4g, 5g, & Stick Welding experience is required
Must be able to work outside in the elements
Ability to use hand tools (such as pipe wrenches, pry bars, wrenches, ratchets, and other equipment to chip and grind weld slag or spatter)
Must maintain a valid state driver's license if required to operate company equipment

Responsibilities

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, and panel vans
Perform housekeeping duties as required by site management