ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned but are not limited to, the following:

• Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition (i.e. Personal Protective Equipment)
• Inspect, repair and replace defective or worn component on railcar equipment in safe working order such as truck assembly, safety appliances, brake systems, wheels, coupler, draft systems.
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and drawings.
• Clean and lubricate parts.
• Diagnose and identify malfunctions.
• Test major components using computers and tools.
• Test and operate engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Reassemble and repair heavy equipment.
• Repair equipment using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.
• Record condition of cars.
• Inspect bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.
• Clean units and components.
• Ensure proper operation.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, preferred.
• College Degree, preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 0-2 years railcar repair or related field work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
• 0-2 years Arc welding units, Air-arc, torch, burning equipment and pneumatic tools experience, preferred.
• 0-2 years working grinders, jacks, measuring devices, weigh scale, thermometer and a variety of common hand tools such as a screwdriver, preferred.
• 0-2 years Forklift experience and lifting equipment such as a crane
• Must be able to perform on all duties including weekends, as needed and work overtime on short notice basis, required.
• Ability to use a respirator, preferred.
• Must be able to work independently and function in a team environment.
• Ability to work respectfully and efficiently with others.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. without assistance and up to 100 lbs. with assistance, required.
• Ability to work in various temperatures indoors and in outdoor weather.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined areas, exposure to noise, dust, gases, fumes and chemicals, required.
• Mechanical aptitude, required.
• Continuous mental and visual attention is required to perform duties (such as working around heavy and moving equipment), involving repetitive or diversified work requiring constant alertness or activity, required.
• Continuous standing, walking, reaching, climbing, crouching/stooping, pushing/pulling, bending, twisting and lifting/lowering.
• Ability to travel up to 20% out-of-state.

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