Railroad Carmen

Road & Rail Services•Fort Collins, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Road & Rail Services is seeking Railroad Carmen who are looking for a company that treats them well, rewards hard work, and offers opportunities for advancement and growth. The basic purpose of this position is to perform mechanical repairs to railcars. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical background, and welding experience is highly recommended. The candidate must be a dependable and safety-conscious person. Previous railcar repair experience is preferred but not required. Safety is the number one priority at 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

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.