Railcar Repairman- Decatur, IL
Location
Decatur, IL | United States
Job description
General Purpose
Responsible for rail car inspection and maintenance 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Able to use cutting torch in all positions without damage to adjoining parts, and complete 5F welding qualification test for pipe.
- Ensures that all federal requirements and company guidelines are met, and that all safety rules are followed when performing duties.
- Able to read and understand blue prints.
- Able to perform foreign car repairs as well as fleet car repairs.
- Complies with FRA & AAR rules when making car repairs.
- Keep good record of repairs made.
- Be able to operate mobile crane, wheel truck and forklift.
- Work closely with other departments at derailment sites.
- Performs other duties that may be assigned.
Education and Experience
- High school education or general education (GED) or 3 to 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience.
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