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Cypress RailPosted 2 months ago

Railcar Repair Technician

On-siteVermillion, South Dakota, United States

Full TimeSmall

Job Summary

Perform mobile railcar repairs by removing and replacing brake systems, couplers, draft gears, and structural components like side posts and underframes. Weld, burn, straighten, and patch steel parts while stenciling letters and numbers for painting preparation. Safely move heavy equipment and assist with switching, ground operations, and track mobile equipment as trained. Follow all safety rules, FRA, and AAR procedures while working outdoors in varying weather conditions. This role offers hands-on field experience with on-the-job training for qualified candidates.

Required Qualifications

  • GED or higher
  • Must have and maintain an insurable driving status which includes but is not limited to CRS driver provisions
  • Pass a mandatory drug test
  • Undergo a thorough physical examination
  • Provide professional references
  • Complete a comprehensive background check
  • Ability to read and follow safety rules, work instructions, and procedures
  • Willingness to learn rail industry rules and regulations
  • Reliable, safety‐focused, and able to work independently or as part of a team
  • Comfortable working outdoors, on uneven surfaces, and in varying weather conditions
  • Able to travel daily (50%+)
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 100 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 150 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 200 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 250 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 300 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 350 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 400 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 450 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 500 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 550 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 600 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 650 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 700 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 750 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 800 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 850 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 900 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 950 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 1000 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 1050 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 1100 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 1150 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 1200 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 1250 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 1300 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 1350 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 1400 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 1450 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 1500 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 1550 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 1600 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 1650 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 1700 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 1750 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 1800 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 1850 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 1900 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 1950 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 2000 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 2050 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 2100 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 2150 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 2200 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 2250 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 2300 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 2350 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 2400 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 2450 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 2500 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 2550 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 2600 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 2650 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 2700 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 2750 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 2800 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 2850 lbs
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  • Must be able to lift 2950 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 3000 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 3050 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 3100 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 3150 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 3200 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 3250 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 3300 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 3350 lbs
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  • Must be able to lift 4000 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 4050 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 4100 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 4150 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 4200 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 4250 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 4300 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 4350 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 4400 lbs
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  • Must be able to lift 5000 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 5050 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 5100 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 5150 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 5200 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 5250 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 5300 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 5350 lbs
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  • Must be able to lift 5500 lbs
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  • Must be able to lift 6000 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 6050 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 6100 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 6150 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 6200 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 6250 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 6300 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 6350 lbs
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  • Must be able to lift 7000 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 7050 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 7100 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 7150 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 7200 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 7250 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 7300 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 7350 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 7400 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 7450 lbs
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  • Must be able to lift 7600 lbs
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  • Must be able to lift 8000 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 8050 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 8100 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 8150 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 8200 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 8250 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 8300 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 8350 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 8400 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 8450 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 8500 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 8550 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 8600 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 8650 lbs
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  • Must be able to lift 8750 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 8800 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 8850 lbs
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  • Must be able to lift 9000 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 9050 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 9100 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 9150 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 9200 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 9250 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 9300 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 9350 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 9400 lbs
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  • Must be able to lift 9500 lbs
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  • Must be able to lift 9850 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 9900 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 9950 lbs
  • Must be able to lift 10000 lbs

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‐on repair skills
  • Welding and machine experience
  • Railcar repair experience
  • CDL
  • Good mechanical background
  • Ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Ability to read and understand safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment, and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work

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