Railcar Repairman; Carman - Portland

Management

Management has the discretion to change or modify the duties and essential functions at any time in accordance with operating needs.

Frequency of essential functions, marginal functions, machine/equipment/tools used, physical requirements, and working conditions may change somewhat due to the type of railcar, weather, and location operating restriction, but ALL MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS perform basically the same work.

• Maintains a clean work environment.
• May set up and operate metalworking tools, such as welder or grinder.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Must perform each job to specified time standards.
• Work must be done to the customer requirements (AAR, FMO, FRA, TTX, etc., standards).
• Must comply with all work rules.
• Must work safely and not cause a threat to the health and safety of self and others.

• Circular saw.
• Air impacts 1/2", 3/4", 1";
  Air grinders 4", 7", 9";
  Air or hydraulic porta power pump and ram used regularly.
• Various hand tools used frequently.
• Cutting torch used for cutting frequently; heating torch used while bending regularly; side grinder used for grinding regularly; hoist used for lifting regularly; winch used for pulling regularly.

• Steel toe shoes, hard hat, ear plugs, safety glasses, welding shield, burning goggles, grinding shield, and proper clothing (long sleeve shirts and long pants while welding).

• Knowledge: mechanical skills.
• Skills:
  
  welding and cutting.
• Mental factors: decision-making and reasoning; intermediate (such as determining when parts should be repaired); planning and scheduling - limited; compiling/classifying/gathering information - intermediate short‑term memory - intermediate.

• Working environment:
  Requires outdoor work (8 or 10 hours/day; exposure to heat, cold/humidity; working at heights regularly; working around moving machinery occasionally.
• Environmental Conditions:
  
  Exposure to welding and burning fumes, odors, dust, gases, and uncomfortable noises from welding and burning (10 hours/day); working in hot temperatures regularly; working in cold temperatures occasionally; driving automotive equipment occasionally; working with oil and grease regularly; working with vibrations regularly; and working alone occasionally.
• Hazard Exposure:
  Mechanical from tools; electrical from welders; and radiant energy from torches frequently (10 hours/day).

8 to 10 hour shifts; work hours and rest days may change regularly.

Reports to line supervisor or work group supervisor.

The pay rate for the Railcar Repairman position begins at $28/hour. Pay rate is determined based on Carman experience or Journeyman status.

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