Rail Management Services
Rail Car Mechanic
Louisville, Kentucky•Full-time
$32.31+ hourly
$32.31+ hourly
About the Job
The Rail Car Mechanic is responsible for inspecting and repairing below-deck railcar components and performing non-prep repairs to the railcar superstructure (rack). All repairs must be completed safely and in compliance with AAR and FRA standards.
Qualifications:
- AWS D15.1 Welding Certification (3G).
- Experience using a cutting torch.
- Experience with grinders, impact wrenches, drills, and other power tools.
- Ability to safely use hand tools.
- Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
- Ability to work overhead and in physically demanding environments.
- Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and kneel as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to safely climb ladders while maintaining three points of contact.
- Ability to wear required PPE, including a welding helmet, safety glasses, gloves, and other protective equipment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Inspect below-deck mechanical components to identify wear, damage, and defects.
- Repair or replace air hoses, cut levers, knuckles, knuckle pins, brake shoes, and other railcar components.
- Perform welding and cutting repairs using hand and power tools.
- Repair or replace grating and railcar deck components.
- Repair rusted areas of railcar decks.
- Paint repaired surfaces as needed.
- Inspect completed work to ensure proper operation and quality.
- Complete work orders and maintain accurate repair records.
- Perform other duties related to the repair and maintenance of below-deck components and railcar superstructures.
About Rail Management Services
One of America’s largest intermodal terminal operators, with more than 60 U.S. intermodal and auto handling facilities.
Rail Management Services (RMS) is one of the largest suppliers of intermodal ramp services in the United States handling over 9 million lifts per year. An FRA certified rail switching service provider, RMS serves all U.S. Class 1 railroads.
With more than three decades of experience focused on facilitating the railroad motor carrier interface, RMS has been the lowest cost and most efficient providers while maintaining one of the best safety records in the industry. Today RMS subsidiaries include Pacific Rail Services, Pacific Trailer Repair Services, Rail Terminal Services, Terminal Switching Services and PRS Auto.
Rail Management Services (RMS) is one of the largest suppliers of intermodal ramp services in the United States handling over 9 million lifts per year. An FRA certified rail switching service provider, RMS serves all U.S. Class 1 railroads.
With more than three decades of experience focused on facilitating the railroad motor carrier interface, RMS has been the lowest cost and most efficient providers while maintaining one of the best safety records in the industry. Today RMS subsidiaries include Pacific Rail Services, Pacific Trailer Repair Services, Rail Terminal Services, Terminal Switching Services and PRS Auto.