Mechanical Team Member - Counce, TN

Hours: Sunday- Friday 7-3:30

Responsibilities:

• Perform railcar inspections to identify defects, damage, fatigue, and conditions requiring repair.
• Perform railcar repairs in accordance with AAR standards and company procedures.
• Assist with locomotive inspections, maintenance, and minor repair activities as assigned.
• Track, document, and maintain records of inspections, repairs, material usage, and completed work.
• Remove debris and contaminants from railcars using backpack blowers, scraping devices, and other approved equipment.
• Inspect and assist in opening and closing railcar doors.
• Identify repairs requiring mechanical intervention and communicate repair needs to appropriate personnel.
• Determine lubrication requirements for railcar and vehicle securement devices and assist with lubrication of hinge decks, end doors, chock systems, and related equipment.
• Inspect vehicle securement devices to determine fitness for service and properly store equipment within railcars.
• Assist with repairing and lowering hinge decks.
• Inspect, repair, install, and remove bridge plates.
• Maintain accountability and preventive maintenance of company tools and equipment.
• Ensure vehicles, shops, and work areas remain clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow all company and regulatory safety requirements and promote a safe work environment.
• Work mandatory overtime when operational needs require.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Railcar mechanical experience preferred.
• Experience with freight car inspections and repairs preferred.
• Welding and oxy-acetylene torch experience preferred.
• General knowledge of hydraulic tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment.
• Valid drivers license required if operating company vehicles or equipment.
• Must meet and maintain all requirements contained within company employment policies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, customers, and contractors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to constantly work in an outdoor environment, exposed to all weather elements, including extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust and noisy conditions
• Ability to frequently open railcar doors using pulling back force of 90lbs and pushing force of 68lbs
• Must meet OSHA respirator use requirements
• Ability to frequently operate gasoline power blower using a constant lateral sweeping motion with your arms
• Ability to frequently tolerate fuel and exhaust vapors up to OSHA prescribed levels.
• Ability to occasionally work in areas with limited lighting
• Ability to occasionally climb, using various types of ladders, to heights in excess of 16 feet
• Ability to occasionally work in areas of limited lighting
• Ability to occasionally stand for periods of time greater than 2 hours
• Ability to constantly work in area with less that 60 inches of vertical clearance
• Must be able to hear work or safety instructions verbally communicated in normal speaking voice
• Constantly required to use bending, squatting, twisting, walking motions on uneven surfaces throughout the entire work shift
• Must possess normal depth perception and have a normal peripheral vision in both eyes.
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to properly wear all required Personal Protective Equipment
• Possess the equilibrium and ability to frequently cross 3-4 foot open spans at heights up to 16 feet
• Ability the lift above shoulder height a weight of 50 lbs
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 35lbs on your back climbing railcar ladder and crossing between decks

Environmental Conditions: Performs duties in outside environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment. Frequent exposure to weather elements. Appropriate PPE required.

Benefits:

R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following benefits:

Full-Time Team Members:

• Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:

• Veteran's Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual

• 8 Paid Holidays Per Year

• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

• Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability

• Voluntary Accident Insurance

• FSA and HSA Options

• 401K Employer Match

• Paid Maternity Leave

• Group Life Insurance

All Team Members:

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Boot Voucher
• Company Provided PPE
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.