Railcar Mechanic

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe environment and ensure compliance with all railroad rules, procedures, and regulations for safety, operations, AAR, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).


• Repair, maintain and inspect freight car equipment and automotive pool equipment. Perform all preventative maintenance work & repairs on trucks, underframe, structure, safety appliances, braking systems, draft systems and any associated tests AAR, ERA, and company regulations.


• Record conditions Of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.


• Performs re-railing activities and works closely with other departments at derailment sites.


• Accurately complete and submit all required forms in a timely manner.


• Safely operate machinery, equipment, hand tools and power tools as required.


• Work in a safe and effective manner in a team environment with other co-workers and contractors.


• Properly inspect, utilize, store, and maintain all tools, materials, and equipment.


• Communicate effectively in writing or verbally via telephone and two-way radios.


• Receive instruction in written form from bulletins, orders, or other related materials.


• Complete required tasks in a timely manner as tasks can be time sensitive.


• Other duties as assigned.

To meet customer expectations this position may be required to work on days, evenlngs, nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime hours may also be required.