Railroad Carmen/ Mechanic

Road & Rail Services•Baltimore, MD

57d

About The Position

The basic purpose of position: Perform small Repairs/Inspect Railcars Perform class 1 air brake test What will you be doing? Will make general repairs to railroad cars using various tools including cutting torch, grinder and welder. No prior railcar repair experience needed but helpful. Are you qualified? Applicants should have strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn quickly. Experience working on farm and lawn equipment will typically transfer well to this type of work.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or Ability
Safety first mentality
Must possess and demonstrate appropriate mechanical aptitude, as determined by the facility manager, to successfully perform the tasks associated with designated classification
Ability to qualify under D15.1 American Welding Society (AWS) certification guidelines
Ability to work in fast paced environment
Able to meet attendance requirements
A team work, can do attitude and willing to learn
Valid state driver's license

Responsibilities

Comply with all industry, customer and company safety regulations and operating procedures
Ensure that management is aware of current conditions and needed repair of all company equipment
Notify site management of "bad order" (unserviceable) equipment
Perform authorized repairs to customer, company and industry specification
Document all repairs, properly accounting for actual time and parts utilized
Operate various types of mechanical equipment including forklifts, spotter trucks, etc.
Perform housekeeping duties as required by Management