Mechanical Team Member -Hondo, TX

R.J. Corman Railroad Group; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO

8 Paid Holidays

401K Employer Match

Job summary

R. J. Corman Railroad Group in Hondo, TX seeks Mechanical Team Members (QMI) to join our field team.

Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing railcars, documenting work, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Candidates must have railroad carman experience or be willing to undergo QMI training; a valid driver's license is required; strong teamwork and data entry skills are essential. We offer comprehensive benefits starting day one, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and life

Qualifications

• Railroad carman experience or willingness to learn is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
• Proficiency in car repair, data entry and tracking material orders.
• Must complete QMI training.

Responsibilities

• Railcar inspections and repairs, documented for verification and timeliness.
• Complete railcar inspections including extended haul inspections per CFR parts 215, 218, 224, 231, 232.
• Document work performed and record material usage.
• Ensure all required paperwork for repairs is complete and correct.
• Ensure repairs are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain clean and safe vehicles and shops.
• May require qualification to move locomotives and freight cars. Training provided.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Railroad experience

Driver's license

Communication skills

Car repair

Data entry

Material ordering

QMI training

Job description

R. J. Corman is currently seeking Mechanical Team Members (QMI) to join our team based out of Hondo, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Railcar inspections and repairs must be documented for verification and to ensure the work is being done correctly and in a timely manner.
• Complete railcar inspections, including extended haul inspections, in compliance with 49 CFR Parts 215, 218, 224, 231, and 232.
• Maintain understanding of documenting work performed and recording material usage.
• Ensure all federally required paperwork for railcar repairs is complete and correct.
• Ensure that repair jobs are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure that vehicles and shops are kept clean and safe.
• Must undergo QMI training.
• Must be proficient in car repair, data entry, and material ordering.
• May require qualification to move locomotives and freight cars. Additional training provided.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:

• Railroad carman experience with extended haul inspections highly desirable.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must have good communication and people skills with demonstrated ability to develop teamwork and work with all levels of personnel in achieving company goals.
• Proficiency in car repair, data entry, and material ordering.
• Ability to complete QMI training.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to perform physically strenuous work.
• Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Requires occasional use of a 30 lb. claw bar, requiring application of 50 lbs. of force.
• Requires occasional use of a 10 lb. sledgehammer, requiring application of 75 lbs. of force.
• Able to walk, climb, and maintain balance on equipment, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, rails, and ballast in a safe manner.
• Able to navigate into confined spaces if necessary.

Environmental Conditions:

• Performs duties in outdoor environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment.
• Frequent exposure to weather elements.
• Appropriate PPE required.
• Must carry out responsibilities in a fast-paced railroad environment.
• Requires the ability to multi-task in a time-sensitive environment.
• Requires professional interaction with supervisors, employees, contractors, and customers.

Benefits:

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R. J. Corman offers the following:

Full-Time Team Members:

• Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
  • 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
    • Veteran’s Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans
  • Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Accident Insurance
• FSA and HSA Options
• 401K Employer Match
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Group Life Insurance

All Team Members:

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Provided PPE

R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. R. J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing, which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R. J. Corman a safe and drug-free company.

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