Railcar Carman - Reliability & Operations Support

Savage • Pocatello, ID

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible.
Are you interested in pursuing a job in railcar repair and have some great experience? Savage’s railcar repair team at their new state-of-the-art facility in Pocatello, ID is looking for Railroad Carman. The successful candidate will to rebuild, repair, and inspect railway cars according to AAR, FRA, and company regulations. You will use a mix of hand tools, power tools, instruments, and other equipment to safely and efficiently perform light or medium repairs on railcars. These repairs will be completed under the supervision of a Maintenance Manager and you will support the dedicated rail fleets of two Customers that co-own a petrochemical plant Savage is serving. Repairs will be conducted both in the field and in a covered railcar repair building.

Requirements

• Welding certification; need to be able to pass AWS Welding bend test (3 positions)
• Paint and Lining
• Familiarity with removing, repairing, and replacing defective components including wheels, safety appliances, truck and brake equipment, couplers, yokes,draft gears, and air brake valves
• The ability to weld proficiently to secure new parts or repair damaged parts
• Ability to work at heights (with provided fall protection), on uneven terrain, and in confined spaces
• A willingness to complete any assigned task(s) as long as they have been properly trained or are properly certified
• Experience with touch up paint and lining application
• A desire to learn the skills necessary to do the job safely and in a way that adds value to the Customer’s operation and exceeds their expectations
• Ability to complete basic data entry tasks in a computer or logbook
• Railcar repair crews will work both indoors and outdoors every day and as a result will be exposed to the elements. Over half the time work will be in a covered area.
• Railcar repairmen must be physically able to do the following:
• Climb on and off railcars and locomotives safely
• Operate railcar hand brakes
• Operate rail switches
• Must have the ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman carman experience desired but not required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily required volume of railcar repairs, with safe associated railcar movement in the entire yard of the Savage Gregory, TX, operation
• Will prepare necessary reports and forms. These could include bad-order forms and records of billable repairs
• Responsible for ensuring all repairs over a given dollar threshold are estimated and approved by the railcar fleet owner before proceeding with the repair
• Ensure compliance with all AAR and FRA standards, abide by Savage’s railcar repair quality control program
• Will perform both scheduled and on-demand maintenance
• Monitoring all repairs and supplies consumed for accurate inventory and billing to railcar fleet owners
• Will work with two to four other crew members to safely perform railcar repairs and movements
• Will assist in providing front-line compliance with Operation Clean Sweep and Savage 5S cleanliness and orderliness standards
• Will perform or assist in re-railing activities as needed
• Will operate forklifts, light cranes and a locomotive or railcar mover – Savage will provide and expect training and certification
• Will work a 5-day a week schedule with 8 hour days the normal expected schedule, significant overtime or weekend work will be required on an exception basis
• Will work with and support logistics or admin coordinators in their pursuit of billing for railcar repairs

Benefits

• Opportunities for Growth
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and profit sharing
• $100 annual Steel-toe boot allowance
• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed