Railcar Mechanic

Lake State Railway Company; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake State Railway Company in Michigan is hiring a railcar maintenance technician responsible for safety, compliance with FRA and AAR, and responsible for inspecting and repairing freight car equipment.

You will perform re-railing, maintenance on trucks, underframes and braking systems, document work, operate tools safely, communicate clearly, and be prepared to work variable shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment and ensure compliance with railroad safety rules and FRA/AAR regulations.
• Repair and inspect freight car equipment, trucks, underframes, braking systems and related tests.
• Record car conditions and maintenance work performed.
• Re-railing activities and coordination at derailment sites.
• Accurately complete and submit required forms on time.
• Operate machinery and hand tools safely; work in a team environment.
• Inspect, store and maintain tools, materials and equipment.
• Communicate effectively in writing or verbally.
• Receive instructions from bulletins or orders.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner; some tasks time sensitive.
• Other duties as assigned.
• To meet customer expectations this position may be required to work on days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime hours may also be required.

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment and ensure compliance with all railroad rules, procedures, and regulations for safety, operations, AAR, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
• Repair, maintain and inspect freight car equipment and automotive pool equipment. Perform all preventative maintenance work & repairs on trucks, underframe, structure, safety appliances, braking systems, draft systems and any associated tests AAR, ERA, and company regulations.
• Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
• Performs re-railing activities and works closely with other departments at derailment sites.
• Accurately complete and submit all required forms in a timely manner.
• Safely operate machinery, equipment, hand tools and power tools as required.
• Work in a safe and effective manner in a team environment with other co-workers and contractors.
• Properly inspect, utilize, store, and maintain all tools, materials, and equipment.
• Communicate effectively in writing or verbally via telephone and two-way radios.
• Receive instruction in written form from bulletins, orders, or other related materials.
• Complete required tasks in a timely manner as tasks can be time sensitive.
• Other duties as assigned.

To meet customer expectations this position may be required to work on days, evenlngs, nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime hours may also be required.