Railcar Maintenance Technician - Inspect & FRA Repairs

Great Northwest RR, LLC; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco is seeking a Railcar Repairman in Lewiston, ID to inspect, maintain and repair rail cars in accordance with FRA and AAR regulations. Responsibilities include re-railing, damage estimation at derailment sites, and preparing repair cards per AAR guidelines.

Essential duties include reading blueprints, welding-related tasks, operating cranes and forklifts, and coordinating with other departments during derailment site operations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent.
• Experience with railcar maintenance or welding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rail cars for compliance with FRA and AAR regulations.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on rail cars as required.
• Re-rail cars and estimate damages at derailment sites.
• Prepare repair cards in compliance with AAR office manual.
• Identify AAR/FRA violations when present on railcars.
• Read and interpret blueprints accurately.
• Operate mobile cranes, wheel trucks, and forklifts safely.
• Collaborate with other departments during derailment site operations.
• Maintain accurate records of all repairs performed.

Skills

Torch cutting

Blueprint reading

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Watco is seeking a Railcar Repairman in Lewiston, ID to inspect, maintain and repair rail cars in accordance with FRA and AAR regulations. Responsibilities include re-railing, damage estimation at derailment sites, and preparing repair cards per AAR guidelines.

Essential duties include reading blueprints, welding-related tasks, operating cranes and forklifts, and coordinating with other departments during derailment site operations.