Repair Technician, Lvl A

Greenbrier SAHAGÚN; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in freight rail transportation is looking for a Repair Technician, Lvl A, to handle railcar repairs and maintenance. This role involves working with a variety of tools and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will have prior experience, welding skills, and a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass welding tests.
• Prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
• Capable of using machines and tools for welding.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on railcars.
• Coordinate repairs within assigned hours.
• Comply with safety regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Welding

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Education

High School education or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Power tools

Job description

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At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our IDEAL commitment is rooted in these values, which promotes Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Leadership, creating a culture where employees are fulfilled and feel good about coming to work every day. A diverse, qualified, and engaged talent base is the key to our success.

Summary

The Repair Technician (lvl A) is responsible for all aspects of railcar repair and maintenance using blueprints and work orders to make railcar repairs in compliance with Federal Rail Road Administration & The Assocation of American Rail Roads regulations, maintaining accurate repair records, and ensuring all company guidelines and safety rules are followed when performing duties.

Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Performs assigned tasks under the direction of Supervisor and crew leader and notifies Supervisor or crew leader of materials/equipment needed to complete job tasks.
• Repairs and maintains railcars and railcar components such as bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and box car doors, according to blueprints and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and welding equipment.
• Coordinates and completes repairs within assigned hours ensuring attention to detail in all aspects of work performed.
• Complies with The Association of American Rail Roads regulations, quality assurance standards, and safety rules relevant to Greenbrier Rail Services Environmental Health and Safety policies.
• Performs minor repairs to tools and equipment to maintain them in good working order.
• Performs set up and operation of metal working tools such as welder, grinder, cutting torches, etc.
• Interacts with Supervisor and crew members in a team environment, and assists in the training and coaching of new employees when required.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned including special processes.
  
  

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to legibly record repairs made to railcars on forms provided.
• Ability to pass 2g, 3g & 4g weld test according to D15-1 welding code and perform Mig flux core welding and Arc/Stick welding after receiving in-house training.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while ensuring attention to detail.
• Ability to use machines and tools required to weld, cut, and gouge.
• Ability to use measuring equipment such as a caliper, micrometer, and tape measure.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• One to three years’ work experience.
• High School education or equivalent.
• Ability to perform welding processes such as burning, air arc, and grinding.
  
  

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical environment requires the employee to work in hot and cold environments, in and out of the weather, work safely around heavy equipment and on top of and under railcars, as well as around railroad tracks. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment such as steel toe boots, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, welding and grinding shields, etc. or as environmental conditions dictate.

Physical Activities And Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

• Sit: Occasionally
• Walk: Frequently
• Bend: Frequently
• Kneel/Squat: Frequently
• Crawl: Frequently
• Climb: Frequently
• Reach Forward: Frequently
• Reach Upward: Frequently
• Handling/Fingering: Frequently
  
  

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Frequently
• 10-25 lbs: Frequently
• 25-50 lbs: Frequently
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable
  
  

Push / Pull Requirements

• Less than 10 lbs: Frequently
• 10-25 lbs: Frequently
• 25-50 lbs: Frequently
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable
  
  

EOE including Vet/Disability

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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at [e-mail] or call us at 503-684-7000.

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Job Locations US-NE-Omaha

ID 2025-3843

Company Gunderson Rail Services, LLC

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Category Production

Workplace Type Onsite

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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