Railcar Helper

Primary Shift Schedule:

12 hour rotating shift : 0530am - 530pm

4 on 5 off

5 on 4 off

5 on 5 off

Principal duties in this position are including but not limited to:

• Car repairs involving cutting and welding (SMAW) on the rail body, including tank and/or hopper, and other car components
• Air Arc Gouging
• Preparing and maintaining documentation for completion of rail car repairs in compliance with regulatory standards
• Perform necessary repairs to Hopper, Tank railcars and their components, including interior linings, light and medium-duty mechanical repairs, coupler servicing, changing out loading valves, airbrake testing, rail car bubble leak testing, etc.
• Inbound rail car inspections as required
• Read, comprehend, and follow repair orders and procedures
• Other related duties as assigned
• This role requires the successful candidate to work a rotating 12-hour shift.

Requirements:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong mechanical background with competent and safe use of hand tools and power equipment
• Must be able to read and understand written work orders, material safety data sheets, complete work write-ups, and other paper and computer work
• Prior railcar repair experience or similar, and knowledge of AAR standards an asset
• Perform and document quality control checks as required by Company and regulatory quality standards
• Adhere to both customer site and Transco’s health and safety standards (including the Responsible Care policy), and wear the required personal protective equipment for the job in a safe manner
• Must be able to work in an environment with continuous exposure to outdoor weather conditions with dust, fumes, and noise
• The ability to work while wearing respiratory protection
• WHMIS training, experience dealing with hazardous commodities
• Must be able to climb, stoop, and bend repeatedly, carry hand and power tools.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, around machinery, and in conditions where there are loud noises and fumes
• Confined space entry to repair hopper car linings
• Detail-oriented and committed to quality
• Excellent time management skills
• The ability to work independently or within a team
• Show strong initiative and maintain a positive, proactive approach at all times
• Valid driver’s license required and reliable transportation to get to and from work

All applicants are required to complete and pass our full medical testing upon hire.

Benefits:

Transco Rail Services is an equal opportunity employer offering employees the opportunity to be a contributing member of a successful team as well as competitive wages and extensive benefit coverage:

• Group benefits including dental, vision, and insurance
• Generous pension and retirement savings plans
• Personal rebates for fitness, computers and education

We thank all applicants for their interest in Transco Rail Services; however, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.