Railcar Repair Technician – Hands-On, Outdoor Plus Sign-On

Guardian Rail; Jasonville (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay based on skills

Job summary

Guardian Rail in Jasonville, IN is seeking Repair Technicians to inspect and repair railcars and tank cars, following FRA and AAR rules. The role emphasizes heavy outdoor, hands-on work with welding and mechanical tasks, requiring safety and quality focus.

Qualified candidates will have rail industry or heavy industrial experience, with a preference for welding (AWS) certification; sign-on bonus is offered and pay scales depend on skills and experience.

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.

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

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints

Hand and power tools

Communication

Math skills

Problem solving

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding (E7018)

Job description

Guardian Rail in Jasonville, IN is seeking Repair Technicians to inspect and repair railcars and tank cars, following FRA and AAR rules. The role emphasizes heavy outdoor, hands-on work with welding and mechanical tasks, requiring safety and quality focus.

Qualified candidates will have rail industry or heavy industrial experience, with a preference for welding (AWS) certification; sign-on bonus is offered and pay scales depend on skills and experience.