Railcar Repair Crew Leader

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.