Railcar Repairman (Carman) - Houston, TX

Job Description

Railcar Repairman (Carman)

JOB DESCRIPTION :

• Repairs, modifies, and upgrades rail cars.
• Rebuilds car components : bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and box car doors.
• Welds (30% of time), fabricates, and uses a cutting torch.
• Performs mechanical labor (frequently - 95% of time).
• Repairs and maintains railcars, according to blueprints and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments. Inspects machines and equipment visually by touch, special knowledge, and training, to locate causes of trouble.
• Operates forklift to move, align, and set in place parts in place.
• Measures, cuts, and threads pipes and replaces air lines using hand tools.
• Assembles subassemblies, major components, and equipment. Checks the function to test for proper operation.
• Repairs broken parts using hand tools and welding equipment.
• Enters car repair information via electronic keyboard system.

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4. Pulling : 10-25 lbs. frequently; 25-50 lbs. regularly; over 50 lbs. occasionally; carrying 50-75 lbs.

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DISCLAIMER :

Management reserves the right to modify or adjust duties and essential functions at any time based on operational needs.

The frequency of essential and marginal functions, use of equipment / tools, physical requirements, and working conditions may vary depending on railcar type, weather, and location-specific restrictions. However, all Maintenance Specialists are expected to perform the same core responsibilities. #IND123

About Us

TTX Company is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. TTX's pool of railcars is ideal for supporting shippers in the intermodal, automotive, paper & forest, metals, machinery, wind energy and other markets where flatcars, boxcars and gondolas are required.

TTX's generous Total Rewards package includes Paid Time Off, Health, Dental and Vision benefits, and 401(k) with company match. This position participates in Railroad Retirement.

TTX Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

About the Team

What we do :

Provide reliable, cost effective an innovative railcar solutions for the markets we serve.