Freight Car Repair Trainee: Welding & Field Training

Norfolk Southern; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starts second month

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Dental and vision after one year

Job summary

Norfolk Southern invites applicants for the Freight Car Repairer Trainee role. This hands-on, field-based program prepares individuals for a career in freight car maintenance with classroom instruction and on-the-job training across our network.

Trainees learn to inspect, repair, and maintain railcars, with lodging provided and travel reimbursed per union agreement. The position requires working nights, weekends, holidays, and union membership within 60 days of seniority.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and physical standards.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform heavy physical labor.
• Must pass background screening and post-offer medical examinations, including drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain freight cars in compliance with FRA and AAR standards.
• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety and operations.
• Perform welding and cutting operations (SMAW and FCAW processes in 2F, 3F, and 4F positions).
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and car-moving equipment.
• Operate various vehicles and may be required to obtain a CDL for operation of Locomotive Service truck.
• Straighten, fabricate, and replace steel parts such as grab irons, ladders, and sill steps.
• Remove and replace defective components including wheels, couplers, brake equipment, air brake valves, yokes, and draft gears.
• Rerail cars and locomotives using rerailing equipment.Complete and enter information in computer systems regarding car components, destination, lading, repair records, bad orders, and car releases
• Work safely to prevent accidents and injuries and wear required protective equipment (hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots).
• Complete annual safety training and pass safety rules examinations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding and fabrication

Job description

Norfolk Southern invites applicants for the Freight Car Repairer Trainee role. This hands-on, field-based program prepares individuals for a career in freight car maintenance with classroom instruction and on-the-job training across our network.

Trainees learn to inspect, repair, and maintain railcars, with lodging provided and travel reimbursed per union agreement. The position requires working nights, weekends, holidays, and union membership within 60 days of seniority.