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Rail Car Mechanic Inspector, Bsmk (Full-Time)
Location: Bismarck, ND
Job Type: Mechanic
Summary:
As directed by the Superintendent Contract Services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities but are not limited to:
- Stencil letters and numbers on cars.
- Fasten parts of car using impact wrench or hydraulic bolt fastener for riveting.
- Remove and replace brake assemblies and brake shoes.
- Remove and replace uncoupling lever.
- Replace and/or repair gaskets, air hose, train line, etc., as required.
- Straighten and/or replace grab irons, handholds, still steps on cars.
- Other duties as assigned by foreman/manager.
- Ability to throw/align a switch.
- Ability to be trained as track mobile operator and/or groundman.
- Ability to be trained as track inspector / lite track maintenance.
Competencies:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Good mechanical background will be required to become conversant with the General Code of Operating Rules, Safety Rules, AAR Rules and regulations, and FRA requirements.
- Welding and machine experience preferred.
- Apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Be able to read and understand safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment, and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands listed below:
- Frequent: Bending, balancing, walking, standing & sitting. Lift & carry less than 20 lbs.
- Occasional: Push up to 50 lbs., pull up to 100 lbs., entraining, detraining railway equipment, kneeling, squatting, working in restricted areas, climb 12 feet or above, work indoors & outdoors, exposed to heat & cold, welding & torch cutting. Be able to lift 25-75 pounds when necessary. Climb ladders/steps stand on a high structure, be in a confined space, walk on uneven ground.
- May require travel to various facilities and provide additional services.
Environmental:
- Continuous: Standing on concrete.
- Occasional: Vibration, noise, hot or cold temperature extremes, work at heights, uneven surfaces, shift work, paperwork, travel, smoke & dust, paint, cramped quarters & moving machinery.
- Wash rail cars outside in all weather conditions.
- Must wear correct PPE and masks for identified jobs and painting.
Education and Training:
GED or higher.
Department: IS
Reports to: Superintendent Contract Services
Job Status: Full Time
Location: Bismarck, ND
Schedule: 45 hours/week, 0600-1500 Monday-Friday, Occasional Weekends
This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned.
