Car Repairman

Genesee-; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. is seeking a railcar maintenance technician for TZPR in East Peoria, IL. You will perform inspections, repairs, and maintenance on freight cars, ensuring compliance with FRA, AAR, and company standards, including air brake tests and rerailing.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, welding certification, and potentially a CDL. Two years of related experience and ability to lift 100 lbs are expected; familiarity with MS Word/Excel is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Welding certification required.
• CDL preferred.
• Four-year journeyman carman preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with railroad safety, operations, and FRA rules.
• Inspect car components for FRA, AAR, and company standards.
• Perform maintenance including air brake tests (scheduled and on-demand).
• Repair or replace wheels, safety appliances, trucks, brakes, couplers, yokes, and draft gears; weld broken parts or install new ones.
• Prepare repair and bill forms; document car repairs for monthly billing.
• Perform rerailing and other repairs in yard, on road, and at sites.
• Operate jacks, cutting torches, and hand tools for component work.
• Inspect and secure lading in open-top cars; operate forklifts and light cranes.
• Assist with other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Two years experience

Lift 100 lbs

Work in all weather

Confined spaces

Elevated heights

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding certification

CDL preferred

Four-year journeyman carman

Tools

MS Office

None

Job description

402 Center Street
Tazewell & Peoria Railroad, Inc. (TZPR)
402 Center Street
East Peoria, IL 616110000, USA

402 Center Street
Tazewell & Peoria Railroad, Inc. (TZPR)
402 Center Street
East Peoria, IL 616110000, USA

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.

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