Blaster I
Cathcart Rail
Perform abrasive blasting on railcar interiors/exteriors per safety and quality standards.
15 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Amarillo, TX
Field
Company Size
800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Repair Facilities
Field Services
Contract Switching
Cleaning
Transloading
Logistics Assistance
Parts Distribution & Fabrication
Railcar Storage
Sector Specialisms
Rail Services
Contract Switching
Cleaning
Transloading
Logistics Assistance
Parts Distribution
Fabrication
Railcar Storage
Role
What you would be doing
materials request
team interaction
quality assurance
safety compliance
work orders
quality program
- Notify Supervisor of any materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of job tasks
- Interact with crew members in a team environment, as well as with Supervisor
- Ensure FRA, AAR, Guardian Rail, and Guardian customer quality assurance standards are met Perform any other duties as assigned such as special projects
- Follow all safety rules, keep the work area clean, and comply with all OSHA and Guardian Rail Environmental, Health and Safety Policies
- Interpret job work orders to perform required work
- Comply with the company Quality Program by following all in-house quality processes and procedures and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations as well as any client-specific procedures
What you bring
recordkeeping
blasting tools
english
confined space
ppe
high-school
- Must be able to learn, follow, and perform required recordkeeping of Cathcart Rail EHS, and Quality Program policies, procedures, and checklists
- Must have knowledge of equipment and tools required to perform safe entry for blasting
- Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, smelling, and visual acuity, with color and depth perception
- Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
- Must be able to read, write, speak and communicate English at a proficient level
- Ability to work in a confined space
- Must perform and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail
- Must be able to learn function-specific operational details and pass an exam to demonstrate knowledge
- High-school diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to fully pass the fitness-for-duty examination, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings
- Required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate
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Interview process
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Security clearance- must pass fitness‑for‑duty exam, pre‑employment physical, and random drug/alcohol screenings
Company
Overview
60 Locations
Nationwide Expansion
By 2020, the company expanded its footprint across 60 locations in 22 states following the acquisition of Appalachian Railcar Services.
110+ Sites
Expanded Network
After acquiring The Andersons’ railcar repair business in mid-2022, the company boosted its network to over 110 sites across 33 states.
June 2025
Majority Ownership
Tikehau Star Infra took majority ownership, supporting further expansion of the company's coast-to-coast network.
Over 100 Facilities
Nationwide Presence
Today, the company operates nationwide with a network of over 100 facilities, short-line railroads, and services like repair and transloading.
- 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.
- Safety – We are dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of our team members, our environment, and the communities where we live and work.
- Quality – We are committed to delivering compliant products and services that exceed customer expectations and industry regulations.
- Honest Communication – We hold ourselves accountable for communicating internally and externally in a manner that is clear, timely and with integrity.
- Innovation – We find solutions through creative, forward thinking.
- Teamwork – We work together to leverage individual strengths to achieve our common goals.
- Accountability – We hold ourselves and each other accountable to a higher standard, taking responsibility for our words, actions, and results.
1,000+
employees
Nearly 1,000 roles are filled across multiple locations to support efficient service operations.
100+
locations
Services are consolidated across 100+ locations to reduce transport redundancy.
- Operates a nationwide railcar services network reducing emissions by optimizing rail logistics versus road transport.
- Supports expansion projects (e.g. Kansas City) with capital investments that improve facility efficiency.
- An equal opportunity employer with policies to recruit, hire and promote based on merit regardless of gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other legally protected categories.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values each other’s perspectives and contributions.
- Highlights workforce diversity as a core strength, drawing on a wide spectrum of ideas.
- No gender-specific statistics or targets disclosed publicly.
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