Carman
$56,243–$63,274 year
On-siteMiami, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Build, maintain, repair, and inspect freight cars by performing duties such as dismantling, painting, and oxy-acetylene cutting. Operate punches, shears, and welding equipment while inspecting air brake systems and measuring parts for wear or misalignment. Visually test machinery, listen for unusual sounds to diagnose malfunctions, and clean lubricating shafts and bearings. Perform car inspections and surfacing work in connection with air brake equipment. Paid training commences in New Smyrna Beach, Florida for two weeks, followed by on-the-job training in Miami. Initial pay ranges from $27.04 to $30.42 per hour, increasing to $33.80 per hour after qualification. Work includes Extra Board shifts covering all three daily rotations.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree (A.S.) in applied sciences with emphasis on mechanical applications
- Equivalent experience as a rail car inspector or repairer
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Familiarity with AAR, FRA, and DOT rules and regulations
- Ability to speak and write English
- Qualification as a welder
- Current driver's license
- Ability to regularly stand and walk
- Ability to occasionally use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
- Ability to reach with hands and arms
- Ability to climb or balance
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Close vision
- Distance vision
- Peripheral vision
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
- Ability to work near moving mechanical parts
- Ability to work in outside weather conditions
- Ability to be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles
- Ability to tolerate loud noise levels
- Open and box end wrenches (size 3/16" to 1")
- 1/2" drive socket set with sockets to 1-1/8"
- Key bar
- Ball-peen hammer
- Channel lock pliers
- Screw drive set (standard and phillips)
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