Job description

This position has a preferred residency restriction. LSRC would prefer applicants to reside within a 45 minute commute to our Flint, MI location.

Job Description

Job Title: Railcar Mechanic II Department: Car Repair Reports to: Superintendent of Car Repair

Summary:

This position is responsible for preparing and maintaining automotive pool equipment to AAR, FRA, and company regulations. This position may also be responsible for building, rebuilding, repairing, and inspecting railway cars according to AAR, FRA, and company regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe environment and ensure compliance with all railroad rules, procedures, and regulations for safety, operations,

AAR, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

• Repair, maintain and inspect automotive pool equipment and freight car equipment (as directed) in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform all preventative maintenance work & repairs on trucks, underframe, structure, safety appliances, braking systems, draft systems and any associated tests.
• Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
• Performs re-railing activities and work closely with other departments at derailment sites.
• Accurately complete and submit all required forms in a timely manner.
• Safely operate machinery, equipment, hand tools and power tools as required.
• Work in a safe and effective manner in a team environment with other co-workers and contractors.
• Properly inspect, utilize, store, and maintain all tools, materials, and equipment.
• Communicate effectively in writing or verbally via telephone and two-way radios.
• Receive instruction in written form from bulletins, orders, or other related materials.
• Complete required tasks in a timely manner as tasks can be time-sensitive.
• Other duties as assigned.

To meet customer expectations this position may be required to work on days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Overtime hours may also be required.

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to interpret and understand GCOR, FRA, On-Track Worker Safety Rules, and other applicable rules and regulations.
• Strong oral and written communication; ability to speak and write clearly and informatively.
• Analytical thinking skills to analyze information and use logic to troubleshoot issues.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to problem solve.
• Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and approach others in a tactful manner.
• Ability to react well under pressure in high-stressed situations; displays integrity by holding oneself personally accountable.
• Dependability and follow through on commitments; consistently at work on time.
• Observe all safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
• Strong attention to detail and safety procedures; ability to maintain focus for the entirety of the shift.
• Ability to build harmonious relationships with your colleagues and supervisors.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands listed below.

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, bend, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl in various weather conditions. Ability to talk and hear accurately in person, via the telephone, via two-way radio, or other approved remote means.
• Position involves performing heavy work. Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently; up to 50 pounds occasionally; and up to 75 pounds infrequently. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force constantly. Must be able to climb railcar ladder and maneuver about with backpack equipment that weighs up to 25 pounds.
• Eye-hand coordination as well as ability to grasp. Must be able to operate common and specialized hand tools in performing assigned tasks. Ability to handle and move objects; using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials.

Job Description

• Must be able to walk about on foot to accomplish tasks; maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or moving about on uneven and/or slippery ground or equipment. Ability to step on and off equipment safely and work and balance from ladders to perform tasks.
• Must be able to climb and work up to 20 feet above the ground.
• Must be able to recognize and distinguish colors displayed by signals, signs, etc.

Work Environment:

• Employee will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment, loud noise, dust, irritants, fumes, fuel odor, uneven ground, and other outdoor weather conditions. Employee will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as, but may not be limited to, safety glasses, reflective vests, safety boots, hearing protection and gloves where applicable laws and/or the Company requires.

Education and Training:

• High School Diploma or GED required; 18 years of age or older.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license with ability to drive a company vehicle.
• Previous Railroad experience preferred
• This position will be subject to drug and alcohol screening under Company authority.

Acknowledgement:

I understand and agree that it is my responsibility to read this description in its entirety. I also understand and agree that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, competencies, physical demands, or working conditions that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, competencies, physical demands, or working conditions may change at the discretion of Lake State Railway Company at any time with or without notice. I also understand and agree that Lake State Railway Company retains the right to eliminate the position or reassign me to another position and that my employment is at will and that Lake State Railway Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Flint, MI 48505: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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