Mobile Repair Technician III

Job Description

Job Description

About

American Industrial Transport Inc (AITX) is a privately-owned company based in St. Charles, Missouri, providing railcar leasing and repair services to the companies that move the essential assets that power the North American economy. 

Job Summary

Responsible for the overall repair of various types of railcars. This position performs at a high level of proficiency in railcar repairs with very limited supervision.  The position may perform training functions as needed.  

Job Duties

• Successfully complete, perform, and maintain the Mobile Repair Technician I and II job functions
• Perform shop switching responsibilities
• Understand and use decal machinery

• Assist Lead and Supervisors with training for Level I and II technicians as needed

• Comply with 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
• Read and Interpret AITX and Customer Drawings, Procedures and Work in instructions.
• Ability to perform metal Cutting Methods ( OFC, CAC-A and PAC)
• Ability to rebuild valves
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of Repair Reference Guage uses.
• Clear understanding of Calibration methods of NDT Equipment.
• Review car owner specific repair procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate well with Customers as it pertains to Mobile call outs.
• Assist with Internal and Regulatory Audits
• Assemble car files and work order are accurate and complete
• Create Hot Work Permits
• Qualified to Bench Test Tank Car valves as Applicable per site.
• Demonstrate proper leadership skills
• Acquire Qualifications in ASCABT, NDTII and General Welding (SMAW)
• Run daily safety meetings

• Other duties may be assigned

Experience and Education

• High-school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred, but not required
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and blueprints 
• Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence and speak and communicate effectively
• Must possess basic math skills and work and understand simple mathematical concepts
• Must possess reasoning ability to solve practical problems.
• Must be able to fully pass the fitness-for-duty examination, (including any PPE fit test requirements), pre-employment physical, and pre-employment drug screenings.

Physical Environment  

Physical Abilities  

Stand – continuously 

Walk – continuously 

Sit – occasionally 

Climb – frequently 

Crawl – occasionally 

Squat or kneel – frequently 

Bend – frequently 

Fine Manipulation – occasionally 

Reach Outward – frequently

Reach above shoulder – occasionally 

Drive - occasionally 

Confined Space Entry – occasionally 

Lift / Carry 

10 lbs or less – continuously 

11 – 20 lbs – frequently 

21 – 50 lbs – occasionally

51 – 100 lbs – N/A 

Over 100 lbs – N/A 

Push / Pull 

10 lbs or less – continuously 

10 – 20 lbs – frequently 

20 – 50 lbs – occasionally 

51 – 100 lbs – N/A 

Over 100 lbs – N/A 

• N/A (Not Applicable) -  Activity is not applicable to this occupation
• Occasionally -  Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (.25 - 2.5 hrs/day)
• Frequently -  Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
• Continuously -  Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. AITX will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.