Railcar Repair Crew Leader
McMinnville, TN / Pittsburgh, PA
Mechanical /
Full-time /
On-site
OVERVIEW:
- Responsible for overseeing worksite operations and crew as an assistant to the Operations Manager, completing high quality railcar repairs, modifications and upgrades in a safe and timely manner and according to customer and regulatory guidelines.
- Customer Service – Ensure quality repairs are made on a timely basis to reduce out-of-service time for the equipment of host railroads and other customers.
- Safety – Ensure every task is approached proactively with potential risks and safety always in mind and the proper PPE is utilized without exception while on the job.
- Quality – Ensure quality work is completed that is compliant with both customer and regulatory requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
- Management has the discretion to change or modify the duties and essential functions at any time in accordance with operating needs.
- Frequency of essential functions, marginal functions, machine/equipment/tools used, physical requirements, and working conditions may change due to the type or railcar, weather, and location operating restrictions.
- Oversee worksite operations and crew as an assistant to the Operations Manager.
- Interact directly with railroad leadership to coordinate railcar locations and work activities of the crew when Operations Manager delegates.
- Oversee day-to-day compliance with safety procedures when Operations Manager delegates.
- Analyze complex problems and determine appropriate steps to make repairs within regulatory and customer guidelines.
- Repair, modify, upgrade and clean railcars according to blueprints and other specifications using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Rebuild railcar components: bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and box car doors using hand tools and power tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Assemble subassemblies, major components and equipment. Check function to test for proper operation.
- Measure, cut and thread pipes. Replace air lines using hand tools.
- Move, align and set parts in place using a forklift or bobcat.
- Repair broken parts using hand tools and welding equipment.
- Drive company truck or vehicle to run errands or travel to another worksite.
- Purchase supplies with company credit card while following company guidelines for use.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
- Leadership
- Basic mechanical skills
- Forklift certified
- Certified welder
- Air-test certified
- Keyboarding
- basic computer skills
- Microsoft Office
- Railcar Repair experience
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides estimates to customers when Operations Manager delegates.
- Enters car repair / billing information via electronic keyboard system when Operations Manager delegates.
- Retrieve information needed to respond to audit activities.
- Maintain a clean work environment. This includes any shop or administrative space and company vehicles.
- All other duties as assigned by Operations Manager.
MACHINE/EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED:
- Impact wrenches; electric grinders; hydraulic jacks; forklifts; and mobile trucks.
- Various styles of welders (Stick and MIG).
- Cutting torch used for cutting frequently; heating torch used while bending regularly; side grinder used for grinding regularly; hoist used for lifting regularly; winch used for pulling regularly.
DESIRED COMPETENCIES:
- Leadership
- Analytical Skills
- Anticipation of Problems
- Quality-Focused
- Customer-Focused
- Safety-Focused
- Working Effectively with Others
- Functioning Without Supervision
- Using Sound Judgement
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Relevant experience in the industry.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license.
- Basic mathematical skills to include addition, subtraction, fractions and units of measure
- Reading comprehension to include reading blueprints, technical manuals and regulatory guidelines.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.
- Physical abilities (approximate times - vary slightly by location).
- Must be able to complete these requirements with or without accommodation.
- Standing, hearing, seeing and talking for 8 to 10 hours; Handling for 3 to 6 hours; Walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching with hands and arms, stretching, using fingers to feel for 3 to 6 hours; Reaching below the waist, twisting and feeling for up to 2 hours; Climbing or balancing up to 3 hours; Sitting up to 3 hours.
- Lifting: Car parts from 1-80 lbs. throughout the day - lifting 10-25 lbs. frequently; 25-50 lbs. regularly; over 50 lbs. occasionally. Wrenches weighing up to 10 lbs. to tighten bolts occasionally - 4 hours.
- Pulling: 10-25 lbs. frequently; 25-50 lbs. regularly; over 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Environment: Must be able to work in - Outdoor weather conditions; non-weather related hot or cold conditions in small spaces; areas with fumes and airborne particles; worksites with mechanical vibrations, and loud, noisy machines and tools.
- Proper PPE and safety procedures required.
- Safety Equipment to include: Steel toe shoes, hard hat, ear plugs, safety glasses, welding shield, burning goggles, grinding shield, and proper clothing (long sleeve shirts and long pants while welding), and any other site-specific PPE required.
$25 - $27 an hour
1st shift- weekends off
Occasional Overtime
