Start your new career today! Join Rescar's rapidly-growing rail transportation group, with over 50 years in the industry! We are expanding our outreach and searching for railcar repair & switching and track personnel to fill open positions in Decatur, AL. Starting pay at up to $23/hour, based on experience and certifications. What You'll Do: Read and follow switching instructions/list indicating track assignments and cars to be switchedOperating Locomotive/Trackmobile operators to start or stop trains when coupling or uncoupling cars, using hand signals, lanterns, or two-way radio communicationObserve signals from other crewmembers so that work activities can be coordinatedInspect couplings, air hoses, and bandbrakes to ensure that they are securely fastened and functioning properlyInspect tracks, cars, engines for defects, report service needs and make sure they are corrected before operationInspect, repair and replace defective or worn components on railcar equipment in safe working order, such as truck assembly, safety appliances, brake systems, wheels, draft systems, heavy coupling, broken knuckles, and air brake hoses using handing toolsDiagnose and identify malfunctionsInspect bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are neededTest and operate engines, hydraulics, and electrical systemsClean units and componentsEnsure proper operationWhat You'll Need:1-3 years working with railcars repair, switching, or similar fieldA good work ethicExperience with hand toolsPrevious mechanic experience desiredFamiliarity with welding a plusUpdated background check and drug testThe desire to work hard for potential to grow with a great company!What You'll Enjoy:Competitive base wagesOpportunity to increase your base wage through skills assessments and certificationsWeekly pay Vacation days + eight paid holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance coverage; 401K plan; Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Care, Hospitalization, and Accident coverageRescar Companies is a privately held company that offers transportation services to companies that own and/or lease rail rolling stock. Services include mechanical repair, track inspection, switching, interior coating and cleaning, and more. These services are provided from Rescar's nationwide network of 40+ service locations in the United States, either at fixed facilities or from our mobile field services centers.
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