Apprentice Freight Car Repair Pine Bluff, AR

Description

Accountabilities

• Conduct thorough inspections to identify defects wear and damages resulting from derailments or collisions.
• Carry out maintenance tasks including conducting initial terminal air brake tests and pre-trip inspections.
• Repair structural components of rolling stock involving tasks such as fabricating cutting or performing rough finish operations on metal and wood replacement parts. Additionally fasten or assemble car parts through riveting bolting or welding.
• Remove and replace faulty components such as trucks shoes coupler assemblies or air brake systems.
• Prepare surfaces for painting welding and fabrication by cleaning and ensuring proper readiness.
• Operate various tools and equipment safely and effectively such as acetylene torches non-power hand tools power tools electric and gas welding equipment and other shop machines vehicles and tools.
• Communicate technical information job procedure recommendations and other work-related information verbally and in writing to colleagues supervisors contractors and customers.
• Foster positive working relationships with coworkers supervisors contractors and customers and skillfully resolve any arising situations.
• Ensure strict compliance with all railroad rules and regulations pertaining to safety operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) guidelines.
• Perform additional assigned duties as required.

Qualifications - Required

• Basic mathematic skills
• Valid drivers license
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
• Experience reading and understanding instructions (examples may include: operating and safety rules bulletins special instructions and federal regulatory documents)
• To be considered for this position candidates are required to successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage. For more information go to the FAQs on .

Qualifications - Preferred

• Proficient in operating heavy equipment including but not limited to construction machinery farm equipment etc. (Consider professional personal and volunteer experience)
• Experience working in an environment that necessitates the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses safety boots hard hats and hearing protection.
• Demonstrated ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions drawing from professional personal or volunteer experience.
• Proficient in welding or possessing a welding certificate backed by professional personal or volunteer experience.
• Skilled in effectively operating a range of tools required for repairing freight/passenger cars such as 100-ton jacks air tools compressors generators welders hydraulic equipment or torches.
• Flexibility to work on-call overtime various shifts including weekends holidays and potentially 7 days a week.
• Willingness and capability to work in confined and/or small spaces.
• Ability to work safely around large equipment such as railcars locomotives and cranes.

Physical Requirements

• To be considered for employment candidates must successfully pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT). Please note that this test is separate from the medical exam. For additional details refer to the FAQs on .
• Standing: The ability to remain standing for more than half of the workday with occasional opportunities to change positions for comfort.
• Walking and Balance: Being capable of frequent walking and maintaining balance on various surfaces. Candidates should also exhibit coordinated hand movements to grasp place or move objects.
• Lifting and Push/Pull: The capacity to push and pull objects weighing up to 93 lbs and lift items weighing up to 85 lbs. Additionally candidates should be able to occasionally bend stoop and kneel as necessary.
• Climbing: Occasional climbing is required to access cars and work vehicles.

Work Conditions

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.
• Perform tasks at elevated heights of 18 feet or above.
• Apply only to those locations where you are prepared to live and work