Rate: $32.76 USD per hour
DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES:Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration Inspect car components for compliance with AAR, FRA, and company standards Perform maintenance activity, both scheduled and on-demand, including air brake tests Repair, remove, or replace defective components such as wheels, safety appliances, truck and brake equipment, couplers, yokes, draft gears, and air brake valves; weld broken parts or secure new parts Prepare numerous written reports and forms, including bad-order forms, car-repair billing forms, and dimensional-loading forms; prepare record of car repairs for monthly billing process Perform rerailing and repair activities; make emergency and other repairs within yard limits, on the road, and at industrial sites Repair, remove, or replace components with the use of jacks, blocks, cutting and heating torches, and other hand tools Inspect, measure, and secure lading in open-top cars Operate forklifts, light cranes, and car-moving equipment Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OREXPERIENCE:Two years of related work experience required Ability to lift up to one hundred pounds Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, in confined spaces, and at elevated heightsREQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:High school diploma or GEDAt least eighteen years of age Welding certification Valid driver's license; CDL preferred Four-year journeyman carman preferred This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting. Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
