Repairman

HARBOR RAIL SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED•Tacoma, WA

5d•$25 - $36•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 tools, power tools, cutting torches, and welding equipment. The role is physically demanding and involves working outdoors in varied conditions, often near railcar repair and switching activity. The employee may travel to multiple locations in the United States and may be required to report to work at any hour, including when on call. The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, with holidays, weekends, overtime, and on-call coverage potentially required. The weekly schedule may change as needed. The position reports to the Location Supervisor/Manager. Harbor Rail Services describes safety as its first priority and offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for growth and development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and communicate English fluently and professionally, including communicating with employees, contractors, vendors, partners, owners, and other company divisions.
Basic analytical and quantitative skills, including the 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, follow standardized procedures that may involve minor deviations, and reason beyond a specific set of instructions.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license maintained at all times.
Willingness to work a schedule that may change, weekends, overtime, and on-call coverage 24 hours a day; willingness to take calls and report to work at any hour.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including frequent standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, gripping, and handling tools and equipment; lift and carry materials, with assistance and required safety equipment when needed.
Ability to meet the stated vision, hearing, and speaking requirements, including distinguishing common railroad signal colors and receiving verbal instructions.
Wear required safety equipment, including a back-support belt, gloves, eye and ear protection, hard hat, work boots, and other equipment as tasks dictate.
Ability to work outdoors in all conditions and in areas that may be noisy, dirty, uneven, dark, or elevated, with exposure to paint fumes, lubricants, dust, and loud noise.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver’s License (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, clearances, and rule compliance; inspect cars 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, hand tools, power tools, and electric and gas welding equipment.
Follow company and industry safety rules and procedures, wear required safety apparel, respond to unsafe conditions, and check that equipment and work areas are safe before starting work.
Record work performed on the appropriate billing sheets.
Assist with opening doors and raising decks for inspection, and lowering decks and closing doors as needed.
Keep equipment clean and in good repair; load and unload materials as needed; and keep storage and repair tracks neat and orderly.
Assist with other duties as needed.
Take calls and report to work at any hour when required; travel out of town or to multiple locations as needed.