Car Repairman

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to ensure railroad safety and regulatory compliance. You will inspect car components for FRA and AAR standards and perform scheduled and on-demand maintenance, including air brake tests.

Responsibilities include repairing or replacing defective parts, welding operations, and preparing repair documentation for billing. The role requires operating forklifts and car-moving equipment in various settings and weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Welding certification required.
• CDL preferred.
• Four-year journeyman carman preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with railroad rules and FRA safety regulations.
• Inspect car components for FRA, AAR, and company standards.
• Perform maintenance activities, including air brake tests.
• Repair or replace defective components and weld parts as needed.
• Prepare repair bills and monthly billing records; maintain repair logs.
• Operate forklifts, light cranes, and car-moving equipment.

Skills

Work experience

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Outdoor work in all weather

Education

High school diploma or GED

Age 18+

Welding certification

CDL preferred

Journeyman carman (4-year) 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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