Railcar Repair Technician 1

Overview

Inspect and repair railcars/tank cars to FRA/AAR specs in a hands‑on role

Key Responsibilities

• railcar cleaning
• railcar inspection
• railcar repair
• tool operation
• safety compliance
• quality compliance

Tasks

-Perform interior railcar cleaning -Comply fully with the Company's quality program by conforming to in-house processes and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations -Conduct pre and post inspection of all assigned railcars -Comply fully with all safety protocols including in house and OSHA rules, regulations and procedures -Perform repairs such as, but not limited to, basic mechanics, grinding, and touch-up painting and decaling on various types of railcars or tank cars as required -Set up and operate various hand and power tools such as, but not limited to, air arc, plasma cutting, Huck and welding machines and processes, and oxyfuel operation in heating and cutting processes -Perform railcar repairs in compliance with FRA and AAR interchange rules -Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner to comply with Cathcart Rail, OSHA, and environmental rules and regulations -Assist in disassembly of damaged railcars

Requirements

• high school
• welding
• e7018
• forklift
• railcar
• teamwork

What You Bring

-High-school diploma or general education degree (GED) required -Ability to work in a confined space -Understand inventory control -Must enjoy outdoor, physical, hands on work with frequent standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling and lifting required -Required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate -Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence and speak and communicate effectively -Must possess basic mechanical knowledge and experience with hand & power tools, including heavier air and electric powered tools and cutting torches -Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight cars utilizing GMAW (Hardwire), FCAW (Flux Core), and/or SMAW (Stick) welding on carbon steel as well as our internal welding technology training and examination -Must possess reasoning ability to solve practical problems -Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and blueprints -Complete documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as, but not limited to: forklift, man-lift, crane, backhoe, skid loader, hoist, or hydraulic boom -Certified E7018 welder preferred -Possess a thorough understanding of railcar, components, and/or shop work order -Must possess basic math skills and work and understand simple mathematical concepts -Prior experience as a Carman or Railcar Repair Technician highly desirable -Must be able to fully pass the fitness-for-duty examination, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings -Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, smelling, and visual acuity, with color and depth perception -Follow written and verbal directions -Work effectively in a team environment

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About Cathcart Rail

-Founded in 2015 by Thomas and Casey Cathcart, the company began with a single repair facility and grew through strategic acquisitions. -Its financial growth is backed by infrastructure investors like Star America and Nuveen, with capital from Bank of America-led financing syndicates. -Typical projects include freight and tank car repair, contract switching, transloading, cleaning, parts fabrication, track maintenance, and railcar storage. -Standout facts: its evolution from a single shop to one of the largest independent railcar service platforms in under a decade.

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Security Clearance

-must pass fitness-for-duty exam, pre-employment physical, and drug/alcohol screenings