Railcar Repair Technician 1

Guardian Rail; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on/retention bonus

Job summary

Guardian Rail is seeking Repair Technicians to inspect and repair railcars and tank cars. Candidates should have rail industry or heavy industrial experience, including welding or mechanical assembly. A $1,500 sign-on/retention bonus is offered, with pay based on skills and experience.

Responsibilities include performing repairs per customer specifications, ensuring safety and quality, and working outdoors year-round in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience as Carman or Railcar Repair Technician highly desirable.
• Must read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and blueprints.
• Basic mechanical knowledge with hand and power tools.
• Outdoor, physical, hands-on work with frequent standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing and lifting.
• Certified E7018 welder preferred.
• Must communicate effectively and possess basic math skills.
• Must pass fitness-for-duty, pre-employment physical, and drug/alcohol screenings.

Responsibilities

• Perform railcar repairs in compliance with FRA and AAR rules.
• Conduct pre- and post-inspections of railcars.
• Follow all safety protocols and quality programs.
• Keep work areas clean and compliant with OSHA and environmental rules.
• Operate and maintain hand and power tools, welding equipment, and cutting torches.
• Train and operate equipment like forklift, crane, or hoist as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Reading blueprints

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Air arc/plasma cutting

Oxyfuel operations

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Albany Field Services - Albany, OR 97322

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $23.50 - $28.50

Hourly Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Transportation

Summary Description

Guardian Rail is proud to operate one of the country’s leading freight rail services and transportation companies with a large network of freight and tank car repair facilities, a nationwide network of running repair agents, and a rail services division that operates short line railroads and contract switching and transloading sites.

We currently have Repair Technician positions available. Incumbents will use mechanical skills to safely inspect and repair railcars to ensure mechanical and operational integrity per customer and industry specifications. We seek candidates with rail industry or other heavy industrial experience, including welding or mechanical assembly.

We offer a sign on/retention bonus of $1,500, payable over the first 12 months of employment and a competitive pay scale based on relevant skills and experience.

Responsible for the repair of various types of railcars and/or tank cars. Incumbents will use mechanical skills to safely inspect and repair railcars to industry and customer specifications. Candidates must have a safety and quality mindset and enjoy hands‑on work in year-round outdoor conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform railcar repairs in compliance with FRA and AAR interchange rules
• Conduct pre and post inspection of all assigned railcars
• Comply fully with all safety protocols including in house and OSHA rules, regulations and procedures
• Comply fully with the Company's quality program by conforming to in-house processes and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations
• Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner to comply with Guardian Rail, OSHA, and environmental rules and regulations
• Follow written and verbal directions
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Possess a thorough understanding of railcar, components, and/or shop work order
• Understand inventory control
• Assist in disassembly of damaged railcars
• Perform repairs such as, but not limited to, basic mechanics, grinding, and touch‑up painting and decaling on various types of railcars or tank cars as required
• Set up and operate various hand and power tools such as, but not limited to, air arc, plasma cutting, Huck and welding machines and processes, and oxyfuel operation in heating and cutting processes
• Perform interior railcar cleaning
• Complete documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as, but not limited to: forklift, man‑lift, crane, backhoe, skid loader, hoist, or hydraulic boom
• Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight cars utilizing GMAW (Hardwire), FCAW (Flux Core), and/or SMAW (Stick) welding on carbon steel as well as our internal welding technology training and examination

Qualifications

• High‑school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Prior experience as a Carman or Railcar Repair Technician highly desirable
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and blueprints
• Must possess basic mechanical knowledge and experience with hand & power tools, including heavier air and electric powered tools and cutting torches
• Must enjoy outdoor, physical, hands on work with frequent standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling and lifting required
• Certified E7018 welder preferred
• 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, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Our physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid, and dusty conditions. The environment requires working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, in high and low precarious places, as well as in confined spaces.

The work type is best described as heavy, hands‑on mechanical work. Work is very physical, and without proper work planning can result in out‑of‑position pushing, pulling, and lifting. Proper body mechanics, positioning, and lifting techniques can be very important. Employees are urged to seek help when needed with heavier tasks and to use lifting equipment when and where necessary. The positioning of the work being performed can change very frequently.

Various heavier air and electric-powered tools such as car jacks, impact wrenches, and grinders are used daily. Work also requires frequent use of hand wrenches, hammers, chisels, socket wrenches, and ladders. Cutting torches are also used with welding equipment upon qualification of the employee.

Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, smelling, and visual acuity, with color and depth perception

Ability to work in a confined space

Required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate