Mobile Repair Technician III

Aitx-1; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

American Industrial Transport Inc (AITX) in Kansas City, KS, is seeking a Mobile Repair Technician III responsible for the overall repair of railcars. This role operates with minimal supervision and may include training duties.

You will use decal machinery, read drawings, follow AAR/FRA rules, lead safety meetings, and collaborate with customers during mobile call-outs while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and blueprints.
• Must write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively.
• Must possess basic math skills and understand simple mathematical concepts.
• Must possess reasoning ability to solve practical problems.
• Must pass fitness-for-duty examination and pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Repair railcars with high proficiency under limited supervision.
• Perform shop switching and decal machinery tasks.
• Read and interpret drawings, procedures and work instructions.
• Lead and participate in daily safety meetings.
• Ensure compliance with AAR/FRA rules and client procedures.
• Assist with training Level I and II technicians as needed.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Safety consciousness

Team communication

Math skills

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

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Mobile Repair Technician III

Full Time Kansas City, KS, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1270

Salary Range: $34.50 To $37.75 Hourly

American Industrial Transport Inc (AITX) is a privately-owned company based in St. Charles, Missouri, providing railcar leasing and repair services to the companies that move the essential assets that power the North American economy.

Job Summary

Responsible for the overall repair of various types of railcars. This position performs at a high level of proficiency in railcar repairs with very limited supervision. The position may perform training functions as needed.

Job Duties

• Successfully complete, perform, and maintain the Mobile Repair Technician I and II job functions
• Perform shop switching responsibilities
• Understand and use decal machinery
• Assist Lead and Supervisors with training for Level I and II technicians as needed
• Comply with company’s Quality Program by following all in-house quality processes and procedures and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations as well as any client specific procedures
• Read and Interpret AITX and Customer Drawings, Procedures and Work in instructions.
• Ability to perform metal Cutting Methods ( OFC, CAC-A and PAC)
• Ability to rebuild valves
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of Repair Reference Guage uses.
• Clear understanding of Calibration methods of NDT Equipment.
• Review car owner specific repair procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate well with Customers as it pertains to Mobile call outs.
• Assist with Internal and Regulatory Audits
• Assemble car files and work order are accurate and complete
• Qualified to Bench Test Tank Car valves as Applicable per site.
• Demonstrate proper leadership skills
• Acquire Qualifications in ASCABT, NDTII and General Welding (SMAW)
• Run daily safety meetings
• Other duties may be assigned

Experience and Education

• High-school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred, but not required
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and blueprints
• Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence and speak and communicate effectively
• Must possess basic math skills and work and understand simple mathematical concepts
• Must possess reasoning ability to solve practical problems.
• Must be able to fully pass the fitness-for-duty examination, (including any PPE fit test requirements), pre-employment physical, and pre-employment drug screenings.

Physical Environment

Physical Abilities

Stand - continuously

Walk - continuously

Sit - occasionally

Climb - frequently

Crawl - occasionally

Squat or kneel - frequently

Bend - frequently

Fine Manipulation - occasionally

Reach Outward - frequently

Reach above shoulder - occasionally

Drive - occasionally

Confined Space Entry - occasionally

Lift / Carry

10 lbs or less - continuously

11 - 20 lbs - frequently

21 - 50 lbs - occasionally

51 - 100 lbs - N/A

Over 100 lbs - N/A

Push / Pull

10 lbs or less - continuously

10 - 20 lbs - frequently

20 - 50 lbs - occasionally

51 - 100 lbs - N/A

Over 100 lbs - N/A

• N/A (Not Applicable) -Activity is not applicable to this occupation
• Occasionally -Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (.25 - 2.5 hrs/day)
• Frequently -Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
• Continuously -Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. AITX will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.