Railcar Repairman

Job Description

Job Description

Malone Solutions is currently hiring a skilled Senior Repairman to perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on railcars, trailers, bogies, coupler mates, and related rail equipment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring equipment remains in safe and reliable operating condition while meeting customer, company, and industry standards.

These are permanent direct-hire opportunities.

Base Pay: $21.82

Senior Repairmen are expected to maintain appropriate welding certifications, perform train inspections and initial air brake tests, and demonstrate mastery of all Repairman duties with minimal supervision.

• Maintain a personal set of tools, as specified by management, sufficient to perform assigned repair and inspection functions.

• Inspect railcars, train consists, trailers, bogies, coupler mates, railcars, and rail equipment for serviceability.

• Identify and perform authorized repairs in accordance with company, customer, and industry standards.

• Notify management of "Bad Order" (unserviceable) equipment.

• Accurately document repairs, labor hours, and parts used.

• Perform and document inspections and repairs as qualified, including:- FHWA DOT inspections

  • Customer preventive maintenance inspections
  • CFR 215 Freight Car Safety Standards
  • CFR 231 Railroad Safety Appliance Standards
  • CFR 232 Brake Systems Safety Standards for Freight Cars

• Maintain accountability for assigned equipment and company-issued tools.

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to successfully perform inspection and repair functions.

• Valid driver's license (if required for operation of company equipment).
• Ability to meet and maintain all Conditions of Employment requirements.
• AWS D15.1 Welding Certification preferred or required for qualified positions.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This position requires work in a physically demanding outdoor environment and the ability to:

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, dust, and noise.
• Climb ladders and work at heights exceeding 16 feet.
• Lift up to 50 pounds above shoulder height occasionally.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Occasionally work in confined spaces with less than 12 inches of vertical clearance.
• Bend, crouch, squat, twist, and walk on uneven surfaces throughout the shift.
• Walk up to 3 miles during train inspections while performing repetitive bending and twisting motions.
• Sustain awkward working positions, including overhead work, for extended periods.
• Hear and understand verbal work and safety instructions.
• Properly wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Adjust semi-trailer support legs requiring up to 100 lbs. of torque.
• Frequently operate impact tools while squatting and holding up to 30 lbs.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 60 lbs.
• Open trailer doors requiring up to 75 lbs. of force.

Malone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.