Railcar Repairman - DeRidder, LA
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Watco is hiring a Railcar Repairman in DeRidder, LA, at $23-$29 per hour, 7 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday, with on-site paid training and opportunities through Watco University. You’ll inspect, maintain and repair rail cars in line with FRA and AAR rules, re-rail, estimate damage, bill repairs, and identify violations. Core duties include 5F welding with a cutting torch, reading blueprints, and safely operating mobile cranes and forklifts while coordinating with colleagues at derailment sites and keeping accurate repair records. Requirements: driver’s license and a HS diploma or GED. For your application, emphasize welding and blueprint skills, regulatory experience, equipment operation, and a proven safety record.
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• Career advancement opportunities
Job Summary
Pay: $23 - $29 depending on experience
Schedule: 7:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday
Responsible for rail car inspection, maintenance and repairs in accordance with FRA and AAR regulations. Must re-rail cars and provide estimate damages at derailment sites, make out billing repair cards in compliance with AAR office manual, and identify AAR/FRA violations when present on railcars. This job description is general and illustrative of the type of duties required for this position. This description is not all inclusive and is not meant to be a detailed description of each duty performed by the incumbent of the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Proficient in using a cutting torch in all positions without causing damage to adjoining parts; successfully completed 5F welding qualification test for pipe
• Ensure compliance with all federal requirements, company guidelines, and safety regulations while performing duties
• Reads and interprets blueprints accurately
• Performs repairs on both foreign and fleet vehicles
• Adheres to FRA and AAR regulations when conducting car repairs
• Maintains accurate records of all repairs performed
• Operates mobile cranes, wheel trucks, and forklifts safely and effectively
• Collaborates with other departments during derailment site operations
• Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Driver's License