Railcar Repair Crew Leader

Assistant Operations Manager

Responsible for overseeing worksite operations and crew as an assistant to the Operations Manager, completing high quality railcar repairs, modifications and upgrades in a safe and timely manner and according to customer and regulatory guidelines.

Customer Service Ensure quality repairs are made on a timely basis to reduce out-of-service time for the equipment of host railroads and other customers.

Safety Ensure every task is approached proactively with potential risks and safety always in mind and the proper PPE is utilized without exception while on the job.

Quality Ensure quality work is completed that is compliant with both customer and regulatory requirements.

Essential functions of position:

• Oversee worksite operations and crew as an assistant to the Operations Manager.
• Interact directly with railroad leadership to coordinate railcar locations and work activities of the crew when Operations Manager delegates.
• Oversee day-to-day compliance with safety procedures when Operations Manager delegates.
• Analyze complex problems and determine appropriate steps to make repairs within regulatory and customer guidelines.
• Repair, modify, upgrade and clean railcars according to blueprints and other specifications using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Rebuild railcar components: bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and box car doors using hand tools and power tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Assemble subassemblies, major components and equipment. Check function to test for proper operation.
• Measure, cut and thread pipes. Replace air lines using hand tools.
• Move, align and set parts in place using a forklift or bobcat.
• Repair broken parts using hand tools and welding equipment.
• Drive company truck or vehicle to run errands or travel to another worksite.
• Purchase supplies with company credit card while following company guidelines for use.

Special skills:

• Leadership
• Basic mechanical skills
• Forklift certified
• Certified welder
• Air-test certified
• Keyboarding
• Basic computer skills
• Microsoft Office
• Railcar Repair experience

Marginal functions:

• Provides estimates to customers when Operations Manager delegates.
• Enters car repair / billing information via electronic keyboard system when Operations Manager delegates.
• Retrieve information needed to respond to audit activities.
• Maintain a clean work environment. This includes any shop or administrative space and company vehicles.
• All other duties as assigned by Operations Manager.

Machine/equipment/tools used:

• Impact wrenches; electric grinders; hydraulic jacks; forklifts; and mobile trucks.
• Various styles of welders (Stick and MIG).
• Cutting torch used for cutting frequently; heating torch used while bending regularly; side grinder used for grinding regularly; hoist used for lifting regularly; winch used for pulling regularly.

Desired competencies:

• Leadership
• Analytical Skills
• Anticipation of Problems
• Quality-Focused
• Customer-Focused
• Safety-Focused
• Working Effectively with Others
• Functioning Without Supervision
• Using Sound Judgement

Qualifications and education requirements:

• Relevant experience in the railcar repair industry.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Basic mathematical skills to include addition, subtraction, fractions and units of measure
• Reading comprehension to include reading blueprints, technical manuals and regulatory guidelines.

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.
• Physical abilities (approximate times - vary slightly by location).
• Must be able to complete these requirements with or without accommodation.
• Standing, hearing, seeing and talking for 8 to 10 hours; Handling for 3 to 6 hours; Walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching with hands and arms, stretching, using fingers to feel for 3 to 6 hours; Reaching below the waist, twisting and feeling for up to 2 hours; Climbing or balancing up to 3 hours; Sitting up to 3 hours.
• Lifting: Car parts from 1-80 lbs. throughout the day - lifting 10-25 lbs. frequently; 25-50 lbs. regularly; over 50 lbs. occasionally. Wrenches weighing up to 10 lbs. to tighten bolts occasionally - 4 hours.
• Pulling: 10-25 lbs. frequently; 25-50 lbs. regularly; over 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Environment: Must be able to work in - Outdoor weather conditions; non-weather related hot or cold conditions in small spaces; areas with fumes and airborne particles; worksites with mechanical vibrations, and loud, noisy machines and tools.
• Proper PPE and safety procedures required.
• Safety Equipment to include: Steel toe shoes, hard hat, ear plugs, safety glasses, welding shield, burning goggles, grinding shield, and proper clothing (long sleeve shirts and long pants while welding), and any other site-specific PPE required.

$30 - $32 an hour