Car Inspector; Railroad Rolling Stock

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At Keolis Commuter Services (KCS), we give every team member—and their ideas—a seat for the journey. We are a diverse team made up of different backgrounds, stories, and perspectives, which is our strength. If you’re looking for a career with a company that invests in your future, KCS is the place for you. We Imagine. We Care. We Commit!

Since 2014, Keolis Commuter Services has been entrusted with operating and maintaining the Commuter Rail network on behalf of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). During this time, we have worked to deliver a safe and reliable service, thanks to the knowledge and dedication of our team, and our experience operating transit networks around the world. Today, we're proud of the progress we have made together to deliver a best-in-class service for the Greater Boston community.

We believe our people are what make us great. That is why we demonstrate a commitment to a safe, healthy, and inclusive culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. Your future starts here.

At Keolis Commuter Services, LLC we provide a competitive compensation package that is designed to be flexible and comprehensive to meet the needs of our hard‑working employees and their families.

• Generous Medical & Rx plan
• Dental & Vision Plan
• Railroad Retirement Benefits – a federal program that administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits to U.S. railroad workers and their families.
• Fidelity 401K Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Reimbursement Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Sponsored Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits
• Education Assistance
• Short‑ & Long‑term Disability Benefits
• Voluntary Benefits Plan options:
  • Supplemental health plans for accidents, critical illness, hospital stays
  • Pet, Home, Auto insurance

• Must complete all work in compliance with FRA, MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services standards.
• Maintain qualifications to perform Car Inspector assignments to overhaul, test and repair railroad passenger coaches and non‑revenue equipment.
• Responsible for, but not limited to welding, air brakes, truck work, fabrication, mill work, painting and upholstery.
• Comply with all related safety rules and procedures and report all hazards as required.
• Attend and participate in all assigned training, specifically safety and security related.
• Must document job tasks or work performed manually or electronically and submit as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Vocational or technical high school diploma, GED or equivalent required. A certificate from a two (2) year mechanical technical school is preferred.
• Minimum of Two (2) years practical experience in a mechanical field.
• Work Performance: A satisfactory prior work record reflecting good performance.
• Knowledge of FRA Rule 238 brake certification and blue flag rules is preferred.
• Familiarity with railroad rolling stock and a railroad work environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in the selection and use of proper tools, methods and equipment to perform assigned tasks.
• Demonstrated mechanical experience and ability to inspect and repair all mechanical equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general welding practices.
• Welding performance demonstration is required by candidates that entail making a shielded metal arc weld (SMAW) or flux core arc weld (FCAW) fillet weld of a specified dimension [1/4”] in the 1F [Flat] position. The weld will be visually inspected by an AWS certified welding inspector and measured to assure it meets the dimensional and workmanship standard of the AWS Structural Steel Welding Code [D1.1].
• Experience with pneumatic brake systems is preferred.

• Must be able to communicate successfully with a variety of disciplines and levels, both internal and external staff.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co‑workers, and vendors.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written…