Repairman

HARBOR RAIL SERVICES•Brackettville, TX

7d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Harbor Rail Services is hiring a full-time Railcar Repairman and Welder to inspect, repair, rebuild, and service railroad freight cars in accordance with AAR, FRA, and railroad rules, with minimal supervision. The work uses hand and power tools, cutting torches, and welding equipment. It is physically demanding and includes frequent kneeling, bending, and stooping. The position includes inspecting freight cars and other rolling stock for defects, wear, damage, compliance, shifting loads, and clearances; removing and replacing defective components; and operating shop tools and welding equipment. The employee must follow company and industry safety procedures, wear required protective equipment, keep equipment and work areas in safe condition, and document completed work on billing sheets. Other duties include assisting with opening and closing doors and raising and lowering decks, loading and unloading material, maintaining clean equipment, and keeping storage and repair tracks orderly. The position is based in person in Brackettville, Texas. Work is outdoors for most of the time and in all weather conditions, with exposure to paint fumes, lubricants, dust, and loud noises. Travel to multiple locations, including out-of-town travel, may be required. The schedule is day shift, includes Saturdays and Sundays and holidays, may change as needed, and requires on-call availability and overtime as needed. The employee must be willing to report to work at any hour of the day or night.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently and professionally in English.
Ability to communicate and present information effectively to employees, contractors, vendors, partners, owners, and other company divisions.
Basic analytical and quantitative skills, including ability to solve basic mathematical problems.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to apply logical thinking to practical situations and follow standardized procedures, including occasional minor deviations.
Ability to perform frequent physical activities, including standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, gripping, and handling tools and equipment.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing 25–75 pounds; lifting and carrying items over 50 pounds is often assisted by one or more people and performed with appropriate safety equipment.
Ability to observe work areas, read cautionary labels and written instructions, see clearly beyond arm’s reach, and distinguish common railroad signaling colors.
Ability to hear clearly and receive verbal instructions, and to communicate verbally with staff and others.
Willingness to work day shifts, Saturdays and Sundays, holidays, overtime, and on call, including reporting to work at any hour of the day or night.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license maintained at all times.
Willingness to travel to multiple locations throughout the United States and undertake out-of-town travel as required.
Ability to work outdoors in all conditions and tolerate exposure to paint fumes, lubricants, dust, and loud noise.
Ability and willingness to wear a back support belt, gloves, eye and ear protection, a hard hat, work boots, and other task-required safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

CDL.
Driver’s license is listed as preferred in the license/certification section.

Responsibilities

Inspect freight cars and other rolling stock for defects, wear, industry-standard compliance, shifting loads, and clearances.
Inspect rolling stock damaged in derailments or collisions and conduct pre-trip inspections.
Remove and replace defective rolling-stock components, including trucks, shoes, coupler assemblies, and air brake systems.
Safely operate acetylene torches, non-powered hand tools, power tools, and electric and gas welding equipment.
Follow company and industry safety rules and procedures, wear prescribed safety apparel, and take action when conditions threaten safety.
Ensure equipment and work areas are safe before starting work; keep equipment clean and in good repair.
Report work performed on the appropriate billing sheets.
Assist with opening doors and raising decks for inspection, and with lowering decks and closing doors.
Load and unload materials as needed.
Keep storage and repair tracks neat and orderly.
Assist with other duties as needed.