Tank Car Repairman
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteMoss Point, Mississippi, United States
Moss Point, Mississippi, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$150,000–$200,000 yearSenior LevelLicense Or CertificationSmall
Full TimeSenior LevelLicense Or CertificationSmall
Job Summary
Conduct general repairs to tank cars, including welding jackets and attachments, while interpreting drawings and work orders to ensure safe, efficient completion. Perform tank car inspections, complete billing repair cards, and execute weld tests per approved procedures. Operate pneumatic tools, grinders, and cranes while adhering to the AAR Office and Field Manual and company quality assurance standards. Work in confined spaces and at heights under 24/7 operation, lifting up to 60 lbs, with mandatory safety precautions and PPE use. Teach and impact knowledge of those working around you.
Required Qualifications
- Comply with Company's Quality Assurance Program by following quality processes and procedures
- Must have a strong working knowledge of the AAR Office and Field Manual
- Must have a strong working knowledge of tank car repairs and tank car qualifications
- Must have the ability to use a variety of tools and equipment including but not limited to pneumatic and hydraulic tools, grinders, jacks, welders, cutting torches, cranes and forklifts
- The successful performance of a weld test, as administered by a CWI in accordance with an approved procedure
- Proper safety precautions required in the performance of all repair operations on, in or under tank car rolling stock
- Interpret tank car drawings for proper repairs
- Ability and desire to teach/impact knowledge of those working around them
- Be able to interpret work orders to perform required repairs to tank cars and work with a team to complete repairs in a safe and efficient manner
- 5+ years tank car repair experience required
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to work independently, efficiently, and safely
- Read and understand written instruction, as well as understand and retain oral instruction
- Ability to communicate clear and effectively
- Ability to document work activities for time accountability purposes
- Pre-employment drug, physical, vision and hearing test required, subject to random drug testing
- Background check required
- Valid Driver's License
- Must have physical ability to work in confined spaces
- Must be able to work at heights
- Required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate
- 24/7 operation; may be required to respond to unexpected or emergency situations
- Lift up to 60 lbs.
Desired Qualifications
- Certifications in Non Destructive Testing disciplines are preferred
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