Plant Railcar Lead Technician

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At Compass Rail, we are dedicated to providing top-tier solutions for railcar repair and transloading. With an experienced team and a commitment to excellence, we offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients in the rail transportation industry.

The In-Plant Lead Technician directs daily operations of assigned technicians while ensuring railcar inspections and repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with AAR, FRA, customer, and company standards.

• Provide daily direction and assign work to technicians.
• Train, coach, and mentor technicians.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and attendance.
• Report performance concerns to the In-Plant Manager.

• Perform and verify railcar inspections and repairs.
• Review repair documentation for accuracy.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, and tooling.
• Ensure work complies with AAR, FRA, M-1003, customer, and company requirements.

• Complete and review reports, work orders, labor entries, inspections, and customer documentation.
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, along with company software systems to manage reporting, communication, scheduling, and operational records.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and communicate professionally through email and other business applications.

• Serve as the primary day-to-day customer contact.
• Lead safety meetings and enforce safe work practices.
• Ensure technicians comply with company and customer safety requirements.

• Minimum three years of railcar or related mechanical experience.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and required company drug and alcohol testing.
• Pass required background screenings.

• Health, Dental, Life, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• 401K on Day 1 with Company Match!
• Bonus Program based on Efficiencies, Quality, Safety, and Customer Satisfaction
• Travel reimbursements and more!