Tank Car Repair Technician I

Overview Guardian Rail is proud to operate one of the country’s leading freight rail services and transportation companies with a large network of freight and tank car repair facilities, a nationwide network of running repair agents, and a rail services division that operates short line railroads and contract switching and transloading sites. Job Details: Job Location: Kansas City, MO 64125 – Position Type: Full Time – Education Level: Not Specified – Travel Percentage: None – Job Shift: Any – Job Category: Installation – Maint – Repair. Incumbents will use mechanical skills to safely inspect and repair railcars to customer and industry specifications. We seek candidates with rail industry or other heavy industrial experience, including welding or mechanical assembly. We offer a sign‑on/retention bonus of $1,500, payable over the first 12 months of employment and a competitive pay scale based on skills and relevant experience. Candidates must have a safety and quality mindset and enjoy hands‑on work in year‑round outdoor conditions. Duties and Responsibilities Perform railcar repairs in compliance with FRA and AAR rules Learn and adhere to all Guardian Rail safety procedures Keep work area clean and orderly to comply with Guardian Rail, OSHA and environmental rules and regulations Follow written and verbal directions Work effectively in a team environment Possess a thorough understanding of railcar and tank car components and/or shop work orders Understand inventory control Assist in disassembly of damaged railcars and tank cars Apply FRA and AAR Interchange Rules when repairing railcars and tank cars Maintain a high level of quality with an understanding of Guardian Rail's Quality Assurance Program Perform repairs such as basic mechanics, grinding, touch‑up painting, and decaling on various types of railcars or tank cars as required Set up and operate various hand and power tools, including air arc, plasma cutting, Huck and welding machines, and oxy‑fuel operation in heating and cutting processes Comply with the company’s Safety Program by following all in‑house and OSHA rules, regulations and procedures Comply with the company’s Quality Program by following all in‑house quality processes and procedures and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations as well as any client‑specific procedures Complete documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as forklifts, manlifts, cranes, backhoes, skid loaders, hoists or hydraulic booms Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight car and MSRP C‑III Appendix R & W for tank car utilizing GMAW (Hard wire), FCAW (Flux Core) and/or SMAW (Stick) welding on carbon steel as well as internal welding technology training and examination Qualifications High‑school diploma or equivalent Prior experience in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blueprints Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak and communicate effectively Basic math skills and understanding of simple mathematical concepts Reasoning ability to solve practical problems Must pass a fitness‑for‑duty examination, pre‑employment physical, and pre‑employment and random drug and alcohol screenings Physical Demands & Work Environment The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid conditions. The environment requires working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, in high and low precarious places, as well as in confined spaces. The work type is best described as heavy, hands‑on mechanical work. Work is very physical, and without proper planning can result in pushing, pulling and lifting. Proper body mechanics, positioning and lifting techniques are important. Employees are urged to seek help when needed with heavier tasks and to use lifting equipment when and where necessary. Various heavier air and electric powered tools such as car jacks, impact wrenches, and grinders are used daily. Work also requires frequent use of hand wrenches, hammers, chisels, socket wrenches, ladders and cutting torches with welding equipment used upon qualification of employee. Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, smelling and visual acuity with color and depth perception. Ability to work in a confined space. Required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate. #J-18808-Ljbffr Guardian Rail