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Genesee & Wyoming Inc. · 1 day ago

Car Repairman

Hondo, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. is a prominent company in the railroad industry with over 125 years of legacy. The role involves building, rebuilding, repairing, and inspecting railway cars in compliance with regulations using various tools and equipment.

Freight ServiceRailroadTransportation

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration

Inspect car components for compliance with AAR, FRA, and company standards

Perform maintenance activity, both scheduled and on-demand, including air brake tests

Repair, remove, or replace defective components such as wheels, safety appliances, truck and brake equipment, couplers, yokes, draft gears, and air brake valves; weld broken parts or secure new parts

Prepare numerous written reports and forms, including bad-order forms, car-repair billing forms, and dimensional-loading forms; prepare record of car repairs for monthly billing process

Perform rerailing and repair activities; make emergency and other repairs within yard limits, on the road, and at industrial sites

Repair, remove, or replace components with the use of jacks, blocks, cutting and heating torches, and other hand tools

Inspect, measure, and secure lading in open-top cars

Operate forklifts, light cranes, and car-moving equipment

Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Welding certificationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelRailroad regulations complianceLift 100 poundsWork in confined spacesWork in all weather conditionsOperate forkliftsOperate light cranesCar-moving equipment

Required

Two years of related work experience required

Ability to lift up to one hundred pounds

Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, in confined spaces, and at elevated heights

High school diploma or GED

At least eighteen years of age

Preferred

Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred

Welding certification a plus

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision & Telehealth

Life Insurance

Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Life Insurance

Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

On the Job Training

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Does not pay into the Railroad Retirement Board

And more!

Benefits are subject to change and may vary by labor agreement

Company

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.

G&W owns or leases more than 100 freight railroads throughout North America with 4,000 employees serving 2,000 customers over more than 13,000 track miles.

Founded in 1977

Darien, Connecticut, USA

1001-5000 employees