Railcar Repair Team Member - Lexington, KY

R.J. Corman Railroad Co Central KY Line; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Dinner Train Tickets

Job summary

R.J. Corman Railroad Company in Lexington, KY is seeking a Railcar Repair Team Member to perform welding and mechanical repairs on railcars and related equipment. The role requires ensuring accurate paperwork, meeting repair timelines, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment with proper PPE.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential. Full-time position with benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, PTO, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Railcar mechanical experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Ability to develop teamwork across all levels of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Welding, cutting, and mechanical type repairs.
• Document work performed and record material usage.
• Ensure paperwork for railcar repairs is complete and correct.
• Complete repair jobs in a timely manner.
• Maintain clean and safe equipment and work environment.
• Ensure employees work in a safe manner.
• Assist with inspection and repairs as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Welding

Mechanical repair

Safety

Teamwork

Job description

Job Category : Laborer

Requisition Number : RAILC001992

• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Lexington, KY 40508, USA

Description

R.J. Corman Railroad Company has an immediate opening for aRailcar Repair Team Memberat itsLexington, KYlocation.

Responsibilities:

• Welding, cutting, and mechanical type repairs
• Understanding of documenting work performed and recording material usage
• Ensure that paperwork for railcar repairs is complete and correct
• Ensure that repair jobs are completed in a timely manner
• Ensure that vehicles and shops kept clean andsafe
• Ensure that the employees are working in a safe manner
• Assist with inspection and repairs as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience: Railcar mechanical experience preferred, must have a background in welding and cutting. Must have a valid driver's license, good communication and people skills, demonstrated ability to develop team work, and work with all levels of personnel in achieving our goals.

Physical Requirements:

Able to perform physical strenuous work

Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch

Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs

Requires occasional use of 30lbclaw bar, requiring application of 50lbsof force

Requires occasional use of 10lbsledge hammer, requiring application of 75lbsof 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

May perform dutiesin indoor shop oroutside environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment

Wearing of appropriate PPE required

Environmental Conditions:Outside with frequent exposure to all elements.

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:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance(immediate eligibility startingday one of employment)
• Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Paid maternity leave
• 8paid holidays
• Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Employee referral program
• Annual tickets to My Old KYDinner Train

R.J. Corman Railroad Group offers participation in Railroad Retirement for individuals serving in this role.

R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affiantive Action 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 detectthe presence of illegal drugs.We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.