About this role
Responsibilities:
• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in repair and maintenance of railroad railcars and passenger cars.
• Reads management and railcar alert reports of railcar problems or malfunctions to determine repairs to be made.
• Assigns duties to workers based on worker abilities and nature of required repairs.
• Observes progress of work to ensure adherence to prescribed procedures and adherence to company and governmental standards.
• Directs workers to perform preventive maintenance of railcar components, such as wheelsets, side frames and bolsters, lading, and air brakes.
• Monitors stock of replacement parts to detect shortages of parts needed for future repair and maintenance, and requisitions needed parts.
• Examines shop equipment, such as welding machines and ASCTD's, to verify that equipment meets safety and performance standards.
• Patrols work sites to observe methods, to inspect safety equipment, and to ensure compliance with company, AAR, and governmental regulations.
• Monitors safety, quality and production performance in shop, terminal and outline points.
• Works with the Operations team to develop plans to ensure the operational needs are met.
• Routinely audits railcar billing and inspects equipment on regular bases to ensure compliance.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repairing railcars and equipment as needed.
• Coach and train mechanical employees on safe and productive work procedures.
• Responsible for keeping track of employee time associated with hourly shop budgets.
• Responsible for maintaining shop expense budget along with yearly capital request.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:
• 5-10 years of experience as railcar, diesel, automotive or aircraft mechanic or technical Certifications required.
• Mechanical Aptitude, must understand and apply mechanical principles, make judgments regarding defects for repairs and replacement.
• Knowledge of Railcar components required.
• Experienced in FRA & AAR inspections required.
• Knowledge of power and hydraulic tools.
• Welding and oxygen/acetylene torching experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and federal and state regulations.
• Knowledge of federal railroad regulations.
• Must be able to read and understand service and parts manuals.
• Prior management experience required.
• Must have a safe driving record.
Physical Requirements:
• Able to perform physical strenuous work.
• Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Requires constant standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing in a safe manner.
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Travel up to 80% as business needs require.
Environmental Conditions:
Performs duties in multiple environments including office, shop and outside settings, in and around moving vehicles and rail equipment. Exposure to weather elements; and appropriate PPE required.
Benefits: R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following:
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Flexible spending account benefits
• Paid maternity leave
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Work boot allowance
• Employee referral program
• Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train
R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.