Railcar Inspector - Repairman

Railcar Inspector - Repairman

Strasburg Rail Road | 301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572

POSITION PURPOSE:

A Railcar Inspector - Repairman is responsible for performing railcar inspections required by regulation and making repairs to running gear, draft equipment, and brake systems to ensure they are compliant with Federal regulations and company standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform scheduled periodic inspections of company's passenger and freight railcars.
• Perform routine servicing and inspection on currently active passenger and freight cars.
• Identify conditions that are non-compliant with regulations and company maintenance standards and affect repairs needed.
• Properly complete and file maintenance and inspection records in accordance with company policies.
• Coordinate placement of equipment for required work with shop and railway operations staff.
• Coordinate brake valve maintenance and inventory.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of car mechanical parts.
• Maintain testing devices such as end-of-train brake pipe gauges and single car test devices in good condition, properly calibrated and certified as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:

• Positive and effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors, including the ability to solve problems.
• Long-term reliability, safety, and performance of railroad equipment within the constraints of acceptable operating ratios.
• Able to identify properly and improperly functioning systems and diagnose problems.
• Carries out proper and efficient repairs in compliance with FRA regulations and company policies.
• Fabricates parts to specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Able to identify parts and materials appropriate for
• Seeks instruction when needed to complete inspections and repairs properly.
• Shows up to work on time, properly attired and prepared to work.
• Enthusiastically takes on responsibility and aids Team Members to accomplish department goals.
• Maintains supplies required for the daily operation of railroad cars.
• Ensure railroad cars are ready when required for service.
• Works safely and efficiently and maintains a clean and orderly workplace.
• Complies with instructions from superiors and work independently when required.
• Comply with all policies outlined in the Employee Policy Manual or supplemental policy or guideline memos.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A positive attitude.
• Understanding of a railroad
• Familiarity with Federal Railroad regulations and their application.
• Enthusiasm for the company and its mission.
• Experience with use of basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to carry out verbal or written instructions.
• Capable of operating welding machines, oxy/fuel torch rigs, plasma cutters, angle grinders and other metal fabrication tools.
• Familiarity with basic machine tools, such as band saws and drill presses.
• Ability to read and work from simple mechanical drawings.
• Organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
• Willingness to work at heights on ladders, scaffolds, man lifts or on top of rail mounted equipment.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions, as needed.
• Willingness and desire to learn.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Full-time, minimum forty (40) hours per week. Regular shop hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Shifts have occasional variations due to changing projects, priorities, and other factors.
• Work is both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions during all seasons.
• Work requires regular social contact with Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Occasional exposure to very hot or very cold temperatures.
• Frequent exposure in a shop setting to soot, dust, oil, paint, and other potentially hazardous substances.
• Frequent work in spaces allowing limited mobility.
• Frequent need for personal protective equipment.
• Extended periods of walking, standing, or kneeling.
• Frequent lifting in excess of 50 pounds.

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system. All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.