Car Repairer

Job Purpose :

Car Repairer performs maintenance, repair, and modification of rail cars according to FRA, AAR and customer
requirements.

Key Job Elements

• Removal, fabrication, fitment and welding of railcar parts, components and structures;
• Repair or replace worn mechanical components;
• Read blueprints, technical drawings, tape measure;
• Apply decals, stenciling and touch-up painting on railcars;
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with PRS safety policies;
• Perform all duties and responsibilities within time standards allowed.

Education/Training :

• Prefer High School Education or GED;
• Welding experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Mechanical aptitude;
• Read precision instruments and gauges;
• Capable use of hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools, cutting torches and welding machines;
• Work around and operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment;
• Work from heights over 6”;
• Work on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, rail car floors);
• Constant standing, walking;
• Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching, climbing ladders;
• Frequent work below waist level and above shoulder level;
• Push/pull up to 50 lbs;
• Carrying up to 50 lbs.

Please Review Hours:

Working hours with be a split schedule:

Monday through Thursday 6AM – 4:30PM OR Tuesday through Friday 6AM – 4:30PM * There will be mandatory overtime as needed.

Benefits :

Progress Rail ffers an excellent total compensation package,* including competitive salary, paid time off for vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.
*Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status - governing plan documents control such benefits.

#9112BR

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person