Car Repairman

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. is seeking a hands-on Railcar Maintenance Technician to ensure FRA/AAR compliance, inspect cars, and perform scheduled and on-demand maintenance across yards and on the road. The role requires physical work, welding certification, and the ability to operate heavy equipment.

The position involves recording repairs for monthly billing and collaborating with teams to complete tasks across industrial sites. Local travel and shifting weather conditions are expected.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, in confined spaces, and at elevated heights.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with railroad safety and FRA/AAR rules.
• Inspect car components for FRA, AAR and company standards.
• Perform maintenance, including air brake tests.
• Repair or replace defective components and weld parts as needed.
• Prepare repair and billing forms; maintain records for monthly billing.
• Perform rerailing and other repairs in yard, road, and industrial sites.
• Operate jacks, tools, and car-moving equipment.
• Inspect, secure, and load cargo in open-top cars.
• Assist with other projects as assigned.

Skills

Two years experience

Lifting 100 lbs

MS Word/Excel

Outdoor work

Elevated heights

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL preferred

Welding certification

Four-year journeyman carman preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job 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.