What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carman position at Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad?
Carman
Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad is seeking to hire an experienced rail car Carman located within 50-miles of Romney, WV to maintain and enhance our passenger railroad equipment. You’ll be responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, and inspections that keep our fleet running safely and smoothly.
Duties
- Perform routine inspections and maintenance on passenger cars and locomotives, ensuring they meet safety and regulatory standards.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, knowledge of HVAC, air brake system issues as they arise.
- Use hand tools and power tools to repair and service various components while maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
- Maintain detailed records of all maintenance activities and repairs performed.
Experience
- Strong mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience working on passenger rail cars.
- Knowledge of passenger rail car air brakes and be able to perform COT&S.
- Experience with passenger rail car electrical systems and HVAC.
- Experience with passenger rail car parts including but not limited to maintaining or changing out wheels, bearings, trucks, windows, couplers, etc.
- Ability to interpret technical manuals, diagrams and repair instructions.
- Proficiency with using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- Experienced welder in MIG, TIG, Stick. Flux Core, Oxy Acetylene on surfaces including steel metal, cast iron, stainless steel.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Potomac Eagle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Pay is based on experience. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.