Railcar Inspector - Portland, United States - Savage Services

Description

Come work with us Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.

Th ese are some of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

Opportunities for Growth

Rotating Shift

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and profit sharing

$150 annual Steel-toe boot allowance

We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)

Here is what you will be doing:
Responsible for inspecting the daily inbound and outbound trains, ensuring exterior of cars indicates good order for either plant handling or class-1 rail freight

Will prepare necessary written estimates, reports, and forms. These could include bad-order forms, car-repair estimates, and records of billable repairs

Ensure compliance with all AAR and FRA standards, abide by Savage's railcar repair quality control program

Perform "running" repairs on railcars as they exit or enter the facility

Will perform a brake test of railcars before they leave the facility

Monitoring all repairs and supplies consumed for accurate inventory and billing to railcar fleet owners

Will use Customer provided software on Savage provided devices to update information about all railcars

Will assist railcar repairmen as inspection and railcar repair volume needs allow

Will work with two-four other crew members to safely perform railcar repairs and movements

Will assist in providing front-line compliance with Operation Clean Sweep and Savage 5S cleanliness and orderliness standards

Will perform or assist in re-railing activities as needed

Will work an alternating 12 hour work schedule (3 or 4 shifts per week). Work is currently slated for night shift (9 pm – 9 am or until work is completed)

Will work with and support logistics or admin coordinators in their pursuit of billing for railcar repairs

Requirements of a successful Rail Switch Operator :
Four-year journeyman carman experience required

Bubble leak knowledge preferred or Level 2 certified

Background in railcar handling preferred

TWIC credentials or ability to obtain TWIC credentials required

Familiarity with removing, repairing, and replacing defective components including wheels, safety appliances, truck and brake equipment, couplers, yokes, draft gears, and air brake valves

Ability to work at heights (with provided fall protection), on uneven terrain, and in confined spaces

A willingness to complete any assigned task(s) as long as they have been properly trained or are properly certified

A desire to learn the skills necessary to do the job safely and in a way that adds value to the Customer's operation and exceeds their expectations

A desire to learn additional skills that will grow the candidate and help provide value to Savage's railcar repair operations

Ability to complete basic data entry tasks in a computer or logbook to track consumption of parts and completion of work

Can read, write, and understand English

Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision

Dependable and shows up on time and prepared to work for scheduled work shifts

Willing to wear required PPE

Conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times

Works safely at all times

Pass drug / alcohol test / criminal background check required for onboarding

Here are some of the physical requirements of this role:

Railcar repair crews will work both indoors and outdoors every day and as a result will be exposed to the elements.

Less than half of the time work will be in a covered area.

Railcar repairmen must be physically able to do the following:

Climb on and off railcars and locomotives safely

Operate railcar hand brakes

Operate rail switches

Must have the ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time – at least 2-3 miles per day of walking can be expected

Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Should also have the ability to use hand and power tools proficiently


Additional Information:
A complete job description is available upon request

Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace

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Job Details

Job Family Skilled Player

Pay Type Hourly