Description:

A carman works as part of a team to rebuild, repair, and maintain railcars. Work is done predominantly in an outdoor environment and requires operating cutting torches, power tools, and heavy machinery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect railcars for damage and write bad orders
• Identify and analyze railcar mechanical issues.
• Estimates repair costs.
• Use torches, tools, and equipment to remove, repair, and replace broken or damaged railcar parts
• Fill out billing repair cards
• Operate 6 ton boom and other light and heavy machinery
• Perform tests on railcars, including Air Test.
• Miscellaneous other tasks in railroad operation

Requirements:

• Must have a mechanical background.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Must be able to drive manual (stick shift) vehicles.
• Must have experience using a cutting torch.
• Must be able to pass a drug and criminal background test.
• Must be able to lift 70 pounds 10+ times a day.
• Must be available to work outside normal business hours when necessary.

Preferred:

• Computer literate
• Background in fitting and fabrication
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience using heavy equipment