Genesis Rail Services · 4 months ago
Railcar Repairman
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expGenesis Rail Services is a company that specializes in railcar maintenance and repairs. They are seeking a Railcar Repairman who will perform railcar repairs in compliance with relevant regulations, conduct inspections, and ensure safety protocols are followed.
ConstructionRailroadTransportation
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
Qualification
Required
MUST BE ABLE TO BE 'ON-CALL' AND TRAVEL UP TO 75%
Minimum 3 years experience doing inspections, repairs, and maintenance on freight cars per AAR rules and regulations
Minimum 3 years welding experience
Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight cars utilizing SMAW (Stick) welding on carbon steel
Able to perform single cat air brake testing, troubleshooting and repair per AAR rule and regulations
Experience in jacking railcars, replacing wheelsets, rebuilding truck sets, coupler and draft gear replacement
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 and also able to work independently without supervision
Demonstrated reliability
Must be trainable and coachable
Company
Genesis Rail Services
Genesis Rail Services is the industry leader in tie plate distribution services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Allen Blythe
President & CEO
Thomas Hayden
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-02-26
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