Railcar Repairman - Mill Creek, OK

Watco Transp Svc, LLC; Mill Creek (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid on-the-job training

Watco University programs

Competitive compensation and benefits

Leadership and development programs

Job summary

Watco Transloading LLC is seeking a railcar inspector to perform inspection, maintenance and repair of rail cars in compliance with FRA and AAR regulations. You will re-rail cars, estimate damages at derailment sites, and prepare billing repair cards while ensuring safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, performing welding tasks with a cutting torch, and operating cranes and forklifts.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with High School or GED equivalent.
• Read and interpret blueprints accurately.
• Proficient in using a cutting torch and performing welding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain and repair rail cars per FRA and AAR regulations.
• Re-rail cars and estimate damages at derailment sites.
• Complete repair cards per AAR office manual and identify violations when present.
• Operate mobile cranes, wheel trucks, and forklifts safely.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs and collaborate with other departments.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cutting torch usage

Mobile cranes

Wheel trucks

Job description

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

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

Hourly Pay Rate: $21.00
Shift: 8:00-4:30pm, M-F

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

Education

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