Railcar Repair Technician (Welder) - Kansas City, KS Job at Watco

Watco Kansas City, KS 66105

Starting Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour

Description

Responsible for rail car inspection and maintenance in accordance with FRA and AAR Regulations. Must re-rail cars and provide estimate damages at derailment sites, make out billing repair cards in compliance with AAR office manual, identify AAR/FRA violations when present on railcars. This is accomplished by performing all or any combination of the following duties: Welding Experience preferred but not required, willing to train the right candidate. Must insure that all company guidelines are met, and that all safety rules are followed when performing duties. In addition, must be able to read and understand blueprints, make car repairs in compliance with FRA & AAR rules and keep good repair records. Should be able to perform foreign car repairs, as well as fleet car repairs. Must operate fork lift and work closely with other departments at derailment sites. May be asked to perform other duties as requested or required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Able to use cutting torch in all positions
  • Ensures that all federal requirements and company guidelines are met, and that all safety rules are followed when performing duties.
  • Able to read and understand blue prints.
  • Able to perform foreign car repairs as well as fleet car repairs.
  • Complies with FRA & AAR rules when making car repairs.
  • Keep good record of repairs made.
  • Be able to operate mobile crane, wheel truck.
  • Work closely with other departments at derailment sites.
  • Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Education and Experience

  • High school education or general education (GED) or 3 to 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience.

Work Environment

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The team member is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and elements, noise, and fumes from gas, oil, and grease.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Kansas City, KS 66105: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Welding: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person




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