Mechanic Job at HirefinderRPO, Madison, IL

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  • HirefinderRPO
  • Madison, IL

Job Description

Railcar Mechanic

Salary: $23 to $30 - depending on experience

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • PTO
  • Vacation

Shifts/Hours: Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work. 90% Monday-Friday 6a.m.-3p.m.

Probationary Period 90 Days

Employment Conditions

  • This is a drug-free company, and employees will be subject to random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
  • Must pass a background screening
  • May require a post-offer medical examination, including drug and physical capabilities test

Job description:

This position is responsible for the inspection, repair and maintenance of rail cars and components.

  • Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
  • Inspect car components for compliance with FRA, Association of American Railroads (AAR) and QRS standards
  • Identify or analyze defective components and indicate the necessary corrective action
  • Inspect the securement of lading in open top or flat cars for compliance with AAR rules and measure high/wide loads to ensure railway line clearance
  • Inspect and salvage parts from dismantled and/or scrapped cars
  • Inspect and apply end-of-train device and perform airbrake tests
  • Clean, lubricate and maintain tie-down devices and other special equipment on railroad cars
  • Weld and paint cars, locomotives and components.
  • Cut metal, sandblast, replace doors and general car construction
  • Remove and replace couplers, draft gears and yokes
  • Inspect, replace and/or repair gaskets, air hose, train line, bulkhead and other interior load restraining equipment, steel sections such as side sheets, Cross bearers, crossties and underframing
  • Build and/or repair components such as freight doors, wooden floors or interior walls
  • Fabricate large jigs and fixtures and use them to assemble parts on car
  • Straighten or fabricate, then replace steel parts such as: grab irons, handholds, ladders, brackets, steps and patching components
  • Operate light and heavy cranes, forklifts, and other car moving shop equipment
  • Operate various vehicles to the job site
  • Operation of acetylene torches, non-power handheld tools, power hand-held tools and electric and gas welding equipment and other tools/equipment as needed.
  • Rerail cars and locomotives by using rerailing equipment and perform other work associated with wreck service on the railroad
  • Comply with company and federal safety rules, policies and procedures to include wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns and taking appropriate action.
  • Complete annual training and pass the safety and Carmen work rules examination. Must past required welding qualification test.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma /GED
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Able to read, write and communicate in English.
  • Mechanical Experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • One or more years of welding and fabrication experience
  • Journeyman Carman
  • Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications-both general and technical)
  • Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
  • Reasoning skills (problem solving and trouble shooting skills)
  • Mechanical aptitude

Physical Requirements

  • Heavy work, lifting to 85 pounds
  • Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection.
  • Stooping/bending/kneeling/crouch/balance/climbing
  • Walking on uneven surfaces
  • Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor

Job Tags

Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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