Railcar Service Technician

Holland, L.P.; Upper Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland LP in Upper Sandusky, Ohio hires a Railcar Prep Specialist responsible for prepping railcars to procedures, operating service trucks, and performing pre- and post-inspections.

You will follow safety procedures, assist with inventory, communicate with customers, and maintain equipment while developing railcar repair knowledge per AAR/FRA guidelines. Travel up to 10% and overnight stays may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older with a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Welder to AWS D15.0 preferred.
• Prepping Training Certification preferred.
• Proven knowledge and experience in railcar prepping.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with customers, employees, management and vendors.
• Good organizational and paperwork skills.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and abide by the corporate fleet policy.
• Ability to complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland L.P.

Responsibilities

• Perform railcar prepping according to established procedure.
• Safely operate service truck/trailer/RTV.
• Conduct pre-inspection and post-inspection of assigned truck/trailer/RTV/tools/parts.
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE and Blue Flag Rules.
• Create required reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist in inventory of material and parts.
• Maintain good communication with customers.
• Follow company and railroad policies and procedures.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping of equipment and site.
• Perform mobile cleaning.
• Learn to develop railcar repair knowledge per AAR/FRA and company guidelines.
• Learn to utilize customer tracking information to determine scheduling.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Basic mechanical understanding

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to travel up to 10%

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AWS D15.0 Welder Certification

Prepping Training Certification

Job description

• Perform railcar prepping according to established procedure.
• Safely operate service truck/trailer/RTV.
• Conduct pre-inspection and post-inspection of assigned truck/trailer/RTV/tools/parts.
• Follow all safety procedures, including wearing all appropriate PPE and Blue Flag Rules.
• Participate in meeting objectives for safety, quality, and profitability.
• Create all required reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist in Inventory of material and parts.
• Maintain good communication with customers.
• Follow company and applicable railroad policies and procedures.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping of equipment and site.
• Continue to develop railcar repair knowledge/experience according to AAR/FRA and company guidelines.
• Learn to utilize any customer related tracking information to determine scheduling.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform railcar prepping according to established procedure.
• Safely operate service truck/trailer/RTV.
• Conduct pre-inspection and post-inspection of assigned truck/trailer/RTV/tools/parts.
• Follow all safety procedures, including wearing all appropriate PPE and Blue Flag Rules.
• Participate in meeting objectives for safety, quality, and profitability.
• Create all required reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist in Inventory of material and parts.
• Maintain good communication with customers.
• Follow company and applicable railroad policies and procedures.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping of equipment and site.
• Perform mobile cleaning.
• Continue to develop railcar repair knowledge/experience according to AAR/FRA and company guidelines.
• Learn to utilize any customer related tracking information to determine scheduling.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift & carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Standing, walking, bending, and work safely on Prep railcars for loading.
• Ability to climb in and out of a large truck.
• Ability to climb ladders on a railcar.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Exposure on a regular basis to all outdoor weather conditions.
• Exposure to dust from various grains, fertilizers and minerals.
• Willingness to be available 24/7 for site support and travel up to 10% of the time if needed.
• Willingness to stay overnight in hotels.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School diploma or equivalent
• Certified Welder to AWSD15.0 preferred.
• Completed Prepping Training Certification preferred.
• Proven knowledge and experience on prepping.
• Good interpersonal skills in dealing with customers, employees management, & vendors.
• Good organizational and paperwork skills.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and abide by the Corporate Fleet Policy.
• Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland L.P.

Holland LP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

$19 - $20 per hour