Railcar Repair Technician 1

Job Details:
Position Type:
Full Time;

Job Location:

Drop Table Shop – Grand Island, NE 68803;
Shift: 2nd Shift only.

Guardian Rail is proud to operate one of the country’s leading freight rail services and transportation companies with a large network of freight and tank car repair facilities, a nationwide network of running repair agents, and a rail services division that operates short line railroads and contract switching and transloading sites.

We currently have multiple second shift Repair Technician positions available. Incumbents will use mechanical skills to safely inspect and repair railcars to customer and industry specifications. Candidates must have a safety and quality mindset and enjoy hands‑on work in year‑round outdoor conditions.

We offer a sign‑on/retention bonus of $1,500, payable over the first 12 months of employment, and a competitive pay scale, including a shift differential, based on relevant skills and experience.

• Perform railcar repairs in compliance with FRA and AAR interchange rules.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑inspection of all assigned railcars.
• Comply fully with all safety protocols, including in‑house and OSHA rules, regulations and procedures.
• Comply fully with the Company’s quality program by conforming to in‑house processes and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations.
• Keep work area clean and orderly to comply with Guardian Rail, OSHA, and environmental rules and regulations.
• Follow written and verbal directions.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Possess a thorough understanding of railcar components and shop work order.
• Understand inventory control.
• Assist in disassembly of damaged railcars.
• Perform repairs such as, but not limited to, basic mechanics, grinding, and touch‑up painting and decaling on various types of railcars or tank cars as required.
• Set up and operate various hand and power tools, including air arc, plasma cutting, Huck and welding machines and processes, and oxyfuel operation in heating and cutting processes.
• Perform interior railcar cleaning.
• Complete documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as forklift, man‑lift, crane, backhoe, skid loader, hoist, or hydraulic boom.
• Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight cars utilizing GMAW (Hardwire), FCAW (Flux Core), and/or SMAW (Stick) welding on carbon steel as well as internal welding technology training and examination.

• High‑school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience as a Carman or Railcar Repair Technician highly desirable.
• Welding experience required;
  Certified E7018 welder preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blueprints.
• Must possess basic mechanical knowledge and experience with hand & power tools, including heavier air and electric powered tools and cutting torches.
• Must enjoy outdoor, physical, hands‑on work with frequent standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling and lifting.
• Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence and speak and communicate effectively.
• Must possess basic math skills and work and understand simple mathematical concepts.
• Must possess reasoning ability to solve practical problems.
• Must be able to fully pass the fitness‑for‑duty examination, pre‑employment physical, and pre‑employment and random drug and alcohol screenings.

Our physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid, and dusty conditions. The environment requires working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, in high and low precarious places, as well as in confined spaces. The work is heavily mechanical, physical, and can involve heavy lifting and use of hand tools.

• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, smelling, and visual acuity with color and depth perception.
• Ability to work in a confined space.
• Required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.

Employees are urged to seek help when needed for heavier tasks and to use lifting equipment whenever necessary.