Repairman

HARBOR RAIL SERVICES•Brackettville, TX

7d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Harbor Rail Services is hiring a full-time Repairman to perform freight car repairs, inspections, rebuilding, and servicing in accordance with AAR, FRA, and railroad rules, with minimal supervision. The work uses hand tools, power tools, cutting torches, and welding equipment and is physically demanding. The role reports to the Location Supervisor/Manager and is based in person in Brackettville, Texas. The position involves inspecting freight cars and other rolling stock for defects, wear, compliance, lading issues, and damage; removing and replacing defective components; operating shop machines and tools; following safety rules and procedures; and documenting work on billing sheets. Additional duties include assisting with opening and closing railcar doors and decks, maintaining equipment and orderly storage and repair tracks, and loading or unloading materials. The position is primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, with exposure to fumes, lubricants, dust, loud noise, and railcar switching near the work area. Travel to multiple locations, including out-of-town travel, may be required. The schedule is day shift, includes Saturday and Sunday work and holidays, and may change as required. The employee must be willing to work overtime, take calls, and report to work at any hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English fluently and professionally, including communicating with employees, contractors, vendors, partners, owners, and other company divisions.
Basic analytical and quantitative skills and ability to solve basic mathematical problems.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Willingness to work a day shift schedule that includes Saturdays and Sundays; the weekly schedule may change as required.
Willingness to work overtime and holidays, take calls, and report to work at any hour of the day or night.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license maintained at all times.
Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including frequent standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, gripping, and handling tools and equipment; lifting and carrying materials, with items over 50 pounds often handled with assistance.
Ability to work outdoors in all conditions and tolerate exposure to fumes, lubricants, dust, loud noise, and nearby railcar switching.
Ability to travel to multiple locations, including out of town, if required.
Ability to observe work areas and written instructions, see clearly beyond arm’s reach, distinguish common railroad signal colors (red, green, yellow, and blue), hear verbal instructions, and communicate verbally.

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, clearance issues, and damage; conduct pre-trip inspections.
Repair, rebuild, and service freight cars in accordance with AAR, FRA, and railroad rules.
Remove and replace defective rolling-stock components, including trucks, shoes, coupler assemblies, and air brake systems.
Safely operate acetylene torches, hand tools, power tools, and electric and gas welding equipment.
Follow company and industry safety rules, wear required safety apparel, and address unsafe conditions involving self or coworkers.
Ensure equipment and work areas are safe before work begins and keep equipment clean and in good repair.
Report work performed on the appropriate billing sheets.
Assist with opening doors and raising decks for inspections, and lowering decks and closing doors as needed.
Load and unload materials as needed and keep storage and repair tracks neat and orderly.
Assist with other duties as needed.