Railcar Repairman

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.; Deerfield (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. is seeking a railcar maintenance technician to build, rebuild, repair, and inspect railway cars per AAR, FRA, and company regulations. The role uses hand and power tools, and various measurement equipment in all weather conditions and yard settings.

You will perform repairs on wheels, air brake equipment, and other components, and you will generate repair records for monthly billing. Welding certification and journeyman carman status are highly valued for this on-site

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience are required.
• Ability to lift up to one hundred pounds.
• MS Word and Excel proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with railroad safety and FRA rules.
• Inspect car components per AAR, FRA, and company standards.
• Perform scheduled and on-demand maintenance including air brake tests.
• Repair or replace defective components (wheels, brakes, couplers, etc.).
• Prepare reports and forms; maintain repair records for billing.

Skills

Related experience

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding certification

CDL preferred

Journeyman carman

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

SUMMARY:

The person in this position builds, rebuilds, repairs, and inspects railway cars according to AAR, FRA, and company regulations. He or she uses hand tools, power tools, and other measuring equipment required in the performance of duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration
• Inspect car components for compliance with AAR, FRA, and company standards
• Perform maintenance activity, both scheduled and on-demand, including air brake tests
• Repair, remove, or replace defective components such as wheels, safety appliances, truck and brake equipment, couplers, yokes, draft gears, and air brake valves; weld broken parts or secure new parts
• Prepare numerous written reports and forms, including bad-order forms, car-repair billing forms, and dimensional-loading forms; prepare record of car repairs for monthly billing process
• Perform rerailing and repair activities; make emergency and other repairs within yard limits, on the road, and at industrial sites
• Repair, remove, or replace components with the use of jacks, blocks, cutting and heating torches, and other hand tools
• Inspect, measure, and secure lading in open-top cars
• Operate forklifts, light cranes, and car-moving equipment
• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of related work experience required
• Ability to lift up to one hundred pounds
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, in confined spaces, and at elevated heights

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least eighteen years of age
• Welding certification
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred
• Four-year journeyman carman preferred

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.