Travel Mechanic - Railcar

R.J. Corman Railroad Co Central KY Line; Guthrie (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

My Old KY Dinner Train tickets

Job summary

R.J. Corman Railroad Company is seeking a Travel Mechanic - Railcar to travel to various locations for work. Responsibilities include welding, cutting, and mechanical repairs on railcars, documenting work performed, and ensuring repair paperwork is complete and correct.

The role requires the ability to travel up to 80% and work in outdoor environments. Ideal candidates have mechanical experience, good communication and people skills, and the ability to work with all levels of personnel to

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience preferred.
• Good communication and people skills; ability to develop teamwork.
• Willingness to travel 80% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Welding, cutting, and mechanical repairs on railcars.
• Document work performed and record material usage.
• Ensure repair paperwork is complete and correct.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

People skills

Job description

R.J. Corman Railroad Company has an immediate opening for aTravel Mechanic - Railcar to travel to various locations for work.

Responsibilities:

• Welding, cutting, and mechanical type repairs
• Understanding of documenting work performed and recording material usage
• Ensure that paperwork for railcar repairs is complete and correct
• Ensure that repair jobs are completed in a timely manner
• Ensure that vehicles and shops are kept clean & safe
• Ensure that the employees are working in a safe manner
• Assist with inspection and repairs as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:

Mechanical experience preferred, must have good communication and people skills with demonstrated ability to develop teamwork and work with all levels of personnel in achieving our goals.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to perform physical strenuous work
• Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Requires constant standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing in a safe manner
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 30 lbs
• Perform a rapid, horizontal hand torque action with a force of 100 lbs
• Travel Required 80% of time

Environmental Conditions:

Outside in all elements.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance(immediate eligibility startingday one of employment)
• Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Paid maternity leave
• 8paid holidays
• Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Employee referral program
• Annual tickets to My Old KYDinner Train

R.J. Corman Railroad Group offers participation in Railroad Retirement for individuals serving in this role.

R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.

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