What are the responsibilities and job description for the Railcar Assistant position at IMKO?
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Railcar Assistant
Duties and Responsibilities:
Railcar Assistant
Duties and Responsibilities:
- This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position.
- Assist welders, fitters, and mechanics with railcar and fabrication shop tasks.
- Perform groundwork including coupling/uncoupling cars, and properly aligning switches.
- Complete pre- start up switch engine inspection and recognize problems and complete daily
- Safely operate the switch engine including start-up/shut down.
- Perform basic switch engine maintenance (e.g., changing brake shoes, adjusting air brake
- Adhere to safety rules of switching outside and inside the shop.
- Assist with track maintenance (driving spikes, lubing switches, tighten joint bars, and
- Maintain an organized storage yard and safe work environment.
- Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and hand tools safely.
- Perform general shop cleaning, material handling, and basic fabrication support (cutting,
- Handle scrap, waste, and recyclable materials per company safety and environmental
- Work overtime as the need arises.
Salary : $38,660 - $49,697