Railcar Repairman - Horicon, WI

Watco Companies, Inc.; Horicon (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding culture

Competitive pay & benefits

Paid on-the-job training

Watco University training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Watco Companies, Inc. is seeking personnel for an onsite hourly railcar inspection, maintenance and repair role in Horicon, WI. The position involves assessing derailment site damages, re-rail operations, and ensuring AAR/FRA compliance in every repair task.

Ideal candidates will have 18+ years with a high school diploma or GED, and possess welding qualifications, blueprint-reading ability, and experience operating cranes and forklifts. Training and advancement programs are provided.

Qualifications

• Proficient in applying cutting torch tools for repairs.
• Follows federal safety regulations in daily duties.
• Reads and interprets blueprints accurately.
• Repairs both foreign and fleet railcars.
• Adheres to FRA and AAR regulations during all work.
• Maintains detailed repair records.
• Operates mobile cranes, wheel trucks and forklifts safely.
• Collaborates with other departments at derailment sites.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding and cutting tools to repair railcars.
• Ensure compliance with federal requirements and safety regs.
• Read and interpret blueprints accurately.
• Repair both foreign and fleet railcars.
• Follow FRA and AAR regulations during car repairs.
• Maintain accurate repair records.
• Operate mobile cranes, wheel trucks, and forklifts safely.
• Collaborate with other departments at derailment sites.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding qualification

Blueprint reading

Repair skills

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cutting torch

Mobile cranes

Wheel trucks

Forklifts

Job description

Job Location: Horicon-WI-53032

Office Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Hourly

Job Type: Full Time

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Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco .

Here's what you can expect from Watco:

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

Responsible for rail car inspection, maintenance and repairs in accordance with FRA and AAR regulations. Must re-rail cars and provide estimate damages at derailment sites, make out billing repair cards in compliance with AAR office manual, and identify AAR/FRA violations when present on railcars.This job description is general and illustrative of the type of duties required for this position. This description is not all inclusive and is not meant to be a detailed description of each duty performed by the incumbent of the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Proficient in using a cutting torch in all positions without causing damage to adjoining parts; successfully completed 5F welding qualification test for pipe
• Ensure compliance with all federal requirements, company guidelines, and safety regulations while performing duties
• Reads and interprets blueprints accurately
• Performs repairs on both foreign and fleet vehicles
• Adheres to FRA and AAR regulations when conducting car repairs
• Maintains accurate records of all repairs performed
• Operates mobile cranes, wheel trucks, and forklifts safely and effectively
• Collaborates with other departments during derailment site operations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Driver's License

Education

Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent