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.