Railroad Carman

Road & Rail Services•Nitro, WV

18h

About The Position

Are you looking for a great Company who treats you well and rewards your hard work? If you're looking for a company with opportunities for advancement and growth then you're in the right place! The basic purpose of position: As a Railcar Mechanic, you will perform Mechanical repairs to Railcars. The ideal candidate will posses a strong mechanical background & Welding experience is highly recommended. The candidate must be a dependable and safety-conscious person. We would prefer someone with previous railcar repair experience but not required. Safety is the number 1 priority with Road & Rail Services so it is vital that all company guidelines and safety rules are followed and met while on the job.

Requirements

Welding exp. highly recommended
Strong Mechanical background
Ability to use basic hand tools (pipe wrenches, pry bars, wrenches, ratchets etc.)
Ability to constantly use bending, squatting, twisting, and walking motions throughout the entire work shift
Must be able to work independently
Ability to frequently open railcar end doors using pulling back force of 90 lbs. and pushing force of 68 lbs.
Ability to occasionally climb, using various types of ladders, to heights in excess of 16 feet
Ability to constantly work in an outdoor environment, exposed to all weather elements, including extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust and noisy conditions
Must maintain a valid state driver's license if required to operate company equipment

Nice To Haves

previous railcar repair experience

Responsibilities

Inspect railcars for damage/ fatigue
Identify repairs that can be performed by Road & Rail Services
Perform authorized repairs to customer and AAR specifications
Operate various types of mechanical equipment including all terrain vehicles and tractors etc.