Railcar Service Technician

Job Summary

This person will work with our team of railcar technicians to install and repair Shur‑Co cover systems on customer railcars. The majority of this work will be performed outside, in summer and winter, in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions. Job functions include installation and removal of large components, welding, grinding, hammering, riveting and similar operations. Work is typically done on elevated platforms wearing PPE and fall protection.

Five to ten hours per week of overtime is typical. Weekend work is typically not required. Travel to remote customer locations is occasionally required.

• Ability to work with hands for long periods of time
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Follow all Shur‑Co and customer safety rules and directions to perform railcar repairs safely.
• Complete all required training and certifications required by Shur‑Co and our customers.
• Remove, repair and install cover system components on railcars using common hand and power tools.
• Perform repair and maintenance tasks to maintain Shur‑Co and customer owned equipment.
• With proper training, operate equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, trucks, tractors, railcar movers, welding equipment, augers, generators, conveyor belts and vacuum systems.
• Perform non‑standard maintenance and support functions when requested by customers.
• Unload parts shipments from trucks and store the inventory in designated locations.
• Participate in cycle count and physical inventory functions.
• Travel to various customer locations to repair and service railcar cover systems.
• Work occasional overtime of up to 6 hours per day or weekends.
• Provide a high level of attention to detail and focus on a given task.
• Follow all company rules and policies.
• Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Assemble items as instructed by Supervisor.
• Display the ability to be coached and learn new skills.
• Display the ability to organize materials in their designated locations.
• Dependable work ethics and punctual attendance are essential to the success of the job.

• Must meet all level I requirements.
• Safely operate Skytrak.
• Safely operate shuttle wagons.
• Ability to install the entire tarping system.
• Ability to stick weld.
• Ability to train employees.
• Knowledge of the mill to perform repairs necessary inside.
• Willing to obtain a CDL per business needs.

• Must meet all level I requirements.
• Must meet all level II requirements.
• Comfortable giving direction and or leading peers.
• Shows interest in learning additional skills.
• Shows good decision‑making skills without supervision.
• Great people skills.
• Ability to accurately count items and determine when more will be needed.
• Ability to read and understand documents (Life Saver, BOL, BBS, ERGO, PTB, Etc.).

• Must meet all level I, II, and III requirements.
• Exhibits strong potential for advancement into a leadership role within the company.
• Possesses at least four of the following skills and has the ability to be trained/coached in further leadership skills:
• Clear and Direct Communication
• Active Listening
• Problem‑Solving and Decision‑Making
• Technical Expertise
• Team Trust and Influence
• Proactive Time Management
• Safety Awareness
• Quality Focus
• Ability and willingness to cross‑train department employees and new employees.

• High school diploma, GED, or one to three months related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Must be able to pass forklift certification test and drive a forklift.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and…