What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Team Member - Westlake, LA position at R.J. Corman Railroad Group?
Are you customer service driven and looking for a people-oriented, safety driven career? Wanting to take initiative and serve as a strategic partner for a growing company?
R.J. Corman Railroad Switching Company is seeking a Mechanical Team Member for our industrial switching location in Westlake, LA. As a Mechanical Team Member, you will perform maintenance on locomotives, railroad cars, equipment, service repairs, and perform FRA inspections.
Responsibilities:
- Locomotive repairs including mechanical, air and electrical.
- Welding and oxygen/acetylene torching.
- General repairs of other equipment if necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintain safe and clean work area.
Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:
- Experienced in welding (Mig and Arc) required
- Knowledge of power and hydraulic tools
- Experience in rail car repair preferred
Requirements:
- Valid drivers license is required for this position.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires constant standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing in a safe manner
- Requires frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching
- Able to frequently lift and carry equipment weighing up to 30lbs
- Able to push and pull with 100lbs of force, the force required to push/pull hand brakes
Why work for R.J. Corman?
- Safety is our #1 priority
- Competitive wages
- Benefits start day one – health, dental, vision
- Paid time off - accrual starts day one
- 401k with generous company match
- Company paid life insurance
- 8 company paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Employee referral program
R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.