Carman

Duties:
Responsible for rail car inspections in compliance with FRA and AAR regulations for a Class III short line railway. Will repair and re-rail cars, estimate damages at derailment sites, prepare repair cards in compliance with the AAR Field/Office Manual, and identify AAR/FRA defects when present on railcars.

• Use cutting torch in all positions without damage to adjoining parts.
• Complete 3G welding qualification test for arc welding.
• Ensure that all federal requirements and company guidelines are met and that all safety rules are followed when performing duties.
• Comply with FRA and AAR rules when making car repairs.
• Keep good records of repairs made.
• Operate mobile crane and wheel truck
• Work closely with other departments at derailment sites

• 12 months of job-related experience or equivalent (see essential duties above) of education and experience which include:
• 12 Months Cutting Torch
• 12 months of arc and MIG welding- will have to pass a test
• Education:
  
  a high school diploma or GED.
• Other Requirements:
  Be able to meet all physical requirements of the position, including climbing ladders, bending, squatting, kneeling, and crawling under rail cars 35% of the time, and exert up to 75 lbs of force regularly and up to 100 Lbs of force frequently.