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SalaryStarting hourly rate: $20.00/hour
Day Shift: Monday-Friday
On the job training provided
Watco Career Site Application Link: https://careers.watco.com/job-invite/30946/
Description
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, identify AAR/FRA violations when present on railcars. This is accomplished by performing all or any combination of the following duties: Have ability to use cutting torch in all positions without damage to adjoining parts, and complete 5F welding qualification test for pipe. Must insure that all company guidelines are met, and that all safety rules are followed when performing duties. In addition, must be able to read and understand blueprints, make car repairs in compliance with FRA & AAR rules and keep good repair records. Should be able to perform foreign car repairs, as well as caret car repairs. Must operate fork lift and work closely with other departments at derailment sites. May be asked to perform other duties as requested or required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- On the job training provided, railcar experience not required
Work Environment
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The team member is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and elements, noise, and fumes from gas, oil, and grease.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4x10
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
