What are the responsibilities and job description for the Railcar Repair Member (Westlake, LA) position at R.J. Corman Railroad Switching Co LLC?
R.J. Corman is currently seeking a Railcar Repair Team Member in Westlake, LA. Candidates must be able work outdoors all year round. Schedule M-F with opportunity for overtime and possible weekend work. Candidate’s should possess strong mechanical aptitude and have the ability to work independently from time to time. They should be familiar with basic hand tools and have the ability to operate heavy equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Welding, cutting, and mechanical type repairs
- Forklift operator
- Understanding of documenting work performed and recording material usage
- Ensure that paperwork for railcar repairs is complete and correct
- Ensure that repair jobs are completed in a timely manner
- Ensure that vehicles and shops kept clean and safe
- Ensure that the employees are working in a safe manner
- Assist with inspection and repairs as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned by management
Education and Experience: Railcar mechanical experience preferred, must have a background in welding and cutting. Must have good communication and people skills with demonstrated ability to develop team work and work with all levels of personnel in achieving our goals.
Physical Requirements: Be able to lift 50 pounds in the performance of duties, and ability to use computer, telephone and mobile radio.
Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to weather elements and appropriate PPE required for job site visits.
Benefits: R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following:
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
- Company paid life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Flexible spending account benefits
- Paid maternity leave
- 8 paid holidays
- Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Work boot allowance
- Employee referral program
- Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train
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.
