What are the responsibilities and job description for the Car Repairman DQER position at Patriot Branding?
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Car Repairman is responsible for inspecting railcar frames and bodies for defects, maintaining and repairing railcars and operating specialized equipment. This position is employed by an affiliated company of Patriot Rail.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with railcar inspections.
Identify areas of railcar requiring repair or maintenance and perform necessary work required.
Ability to use welding equipment on a variety of metals and alloys and operate torches in all positions without damage to adjoining parts.
Must complete 3G welding qualification test for ARC welding.
Ability to ensure all federal requirements and company guidelines are met and that all safety rules are followed while performing job duties.
Ability to read and understand blue prints.
Ability to inspect and perform railcar repairs including air brake pipes, valves, gaskets, air hoses and other equipment as required.
Ability to comply with FRA and AAR rules when making car repairs.
Additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to maintain accurate car repair records and reports, experience using Microsoft Office, Excel and Word a plus.
Must be able to climb and balance on ladders and /or cars.
Must be able to withstand exposure to loud noise, moving machinery parts, airborne particles, and fumes from gas, oil, and grease.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
High School diploma or GED.
COMPETENCIES:
Verbal comprehension
Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical.
Communication skills
Provide clear instructions/directions.
Reasoning skills
Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Functional/ Technical Skills
Has the technical and functional background to perform job duties at a high level of competence.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries.
Wear protective equipment including hearing protection, safety steel-toe boots, or safety glasses.
Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, including on-call 7 days a week, 24 hours per day, with extended periods of time away from home and short rest between assignments in accordance with the hours of service regulation
Medium to heavy work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 80 pounds.
Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb.
Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places.
Ride on the outside of rail equipment for long periods of time.
Walk long distances over uneven terrain.
Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection.
Must meet color vision requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations.
Work outside in all weather conditions.
ANTICIPATED PERCENT OF TRAVEL:
50%-75%
SAFTEY:
Safety is the cornerstone value in our Company. Our employees are expected to live our values on the job in how we work, how we act, and how we create value. Safety is a personal responsibility. We are professionals and our activities must reflect that professionalism. Each team member must demonstrate safety advocacy every day – regardless of their role in the Company. Compliance with safety and operating rules is required and essential to our own safety and that of others.
“The Patriot Way.”
At Patriot, we value our relationships – with our customers, employees, shareholders, communities and other stakeholders. We know that safety, integrity, reliability, ethical behavior and exceptional customer service are critical to building and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships. Everyone at Patriot – from the mailroom to the boardroom – embraces those values. More importantly, as a team, we make it our business to demonstrate them in everything we do. It’s “The Patriot Way.”
