Repairman - Roanoke, United States - Ferrovia

Description

Job Description

Are you ready to put your skillset to work? Genesis Rail Services, a proven, industry-leading right-of-way service provider, is looking for dedicated, committed, reliable professionals to serve our customers with integrity. We're looking for hard working people who are ready to make a positive impact and grow their career with our growing company

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform railcar repairs in compliance with FRA and AAR interchange rules.
• Conduct pre- and post-inspection of all assigned railcars.
• Comply fully with all safety protocols including in house and OSHA rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Perform repairs such as, but not limited to, basic mechanics, grinding, and touch-up painting and decaling on various types of railcars as required.
• Set up and operate various hand and power tools such as, but not limited to, air arc, plasma cutting, welding machines and processes, and oxyfuel operation in heating and cutting processes.
• Inspect, repair and replace defective or worn components on railcar equipment in safe working order, such as truck assembly, safety appliances, brake systems, wheels, and draft systems.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• MUST BE ABLE TO BE "ON-CALL" AND TRAVEL UP TO 75%

• Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight cars utilizing SMAW (Stick) welding on carbon steel.
• Must demonstrate mechanical and welding aptitude, as determined by Company leadership, to successfully perform and complete assigned tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrated reliability
• Must be trainable and coachable

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay begins at $24.00 an hour based on skills and experience
• Generous Per Diem offered while traveling covering lodging and meals.
• Robust benefits plan with medical, dental, vision, and voluntary plans.
• Monthly phone allowance.
• Annual work boot allowance
• Paid time off.
• $500 employee referral program.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is subject to outside and inside environmental conditions frequently, with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change. Must be able to endure the extreme heat of summer weather.

• Primarily works in an outdoor environment
• Frequently required use of hands, for handling, reaching with hands and arms
• Frequently required to read, talk, and hear clearly
• Frequently required to sit with frequent getting up standing, walking, squatting, bending, and lifting to 75 lbs.
• Required to maintain confidentiality

The above position description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.