Car Repairman

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to handle railroad car maintenance and safety inspections in Alabama. You will perform scheduled and on-demand maintenance, including air brake tests, and ensure compliance with FRA, AAR, and company standards.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, welding certification, and a high school diploma or GED. CDL is preferred, and you will work outside in all weather conditions, in yards and at industrial sites.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience required.
• Ability to lift up to one hundred pounds.
• Welding certification required.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred.
• Four-year journeyman carman preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with FRA, safety, and railroad rules.
• Inspect car components for FRA/AAR standards.
• Perform scheduled and on-demand maintenance including air brake tests.
• Repair or replace defective components and weld parts.
• Prepare repair and billing forms; document monthly repairs.
• Rerail and perform emergency and other repairs in yards, on roads, and at sites.
• Operate forklifts, light cranes, and car-moving equipment.
• Assist with other projects as assigned.

Skills

Lifting 100 lbs

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Ability to work outdoors

Reading/writing reports

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding certification

CDL preferred

Four-year journeyman carman preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration
• Inspect car components for compliance with AAR, FRA, and company standards
• Perform maintenance activity, both scheduled and on-demand, including air brake tests
• Repair, remove, or replace defective components such as wheels, safety appliances, truck and brake equipment, couplers, yokes, draft gears, and air brake valves; weld broken parts or secure new parts
• Prepare numerous written reports and forms, including bad-order forms, car-repair billing forms, and dimensional-loading forms; prepare record of car repairs for monthly billing process
• Perform rerailing and repair activities; make emergency and other repairs within yard limits, on the road, and at industrial sites
• Repair, remove, or replace components with the use of jacks, blocks, cutting and heating torches, and other hand tools
• Inspect, measure, and secure lading in open-top cars
• Operate forklifts, light cranes, and car-moving equipment
• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of related work experience required
• Ability to lift up to one hundred pounds
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, in confined spaces, and at elevated heights

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least eighteen years of age
• Welding certification
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred
• Four-year journeyman carman preferred

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.