Mechanical Railcar Repair Technician

Sasser is a transportation asset services and management company founded in 1928. Its subsidiaries include Chicago Freight Car Leasing, CF Rail Services, Moventum Fleet Management, Express 4x4 Truck Rental and Falcon Lease.

Mechanical Railcar Repair Technician – 1st Shift. This position works with CF Rail Services to deliver high‑quality railcar repairs quickly and safely.

Repair various types of railcars, including mechanical work, grinding, cleaning, and touch‑up painting.

Set up and operate hand and power tools (air arc, plasma cutting, huck machines, oxy‑fuel, etc.) and perform heating and cutting processes.

Operate and maintain equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, cranes, skid loaders, heavy‑boom cranes or hydraulic booms.

Document work performed on work orders and record additional repairs.

Maintain a high quality of work and comply with CFRS quality assurance program.

Keep the work area clean and orderly to comply with CFRS, OSHA, and environmental rules.

Contribute to team effort and conduct activities consistent with core values, fostering a positive environment for communication, empowerment, and continuous improvement.

Learn and adhere to all CFRS safety procedures and industry logistics practices.

Wear appropriate PPE in all required areas.

Education / Formal Training (preferred):
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education and experience. One to three months related experience and training also acceptable.

Pass the following courses with an 80% or higher score coordinated by CF Rail Management: FRA Freight Car Safety Standards.

Essential

Skills:

• Team Player
• Effective listening skills
• Highly effective communication skills, verbally and in writing
• Language:
  Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations in English
• Mathematical:
  Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Reasoning:
  Apply common sense and carry out instructions in written or oral form, and solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations

Standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing, crawling, and crouching at various heights up to 20 feet; lifting, carrying, and setting up equipment up to 50 lbs.

Medical certification required to wear respirator and ability to wear respirator for prolonged periods.

Operate electrical and pneumatic tools, heavy equipment (cranes, jacks), forklifts, mobile service trucks, and boom lifts.

Performed outdoors and indoors in all types of weather around heavy equipment. Exposure to wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and moderate to loud noise. Overtime and varied shifts may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.