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Railcar Technician - Richmond, VA

Location: 

Richmond, VA, US, 23237

Category:  Switching Operations

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. 

Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team. One Watco. 

Here’s what you can expect from Watco: 

  • Award-winning culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers 
  • Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama
  • Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University 
  • Career advancement opportunities
   
 

Working at Watco

Watco has a reputation for putting people first. In fact, our company was named to Forbes’ 2021 list of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers.

Working at Watco means working in the exciting field of transportation and supply chain logistics. We’re involved in domestic and international operations that are expanding all the time. Working at Watco also means a supportive, collaborative environment where you can learn and build a career.  You’ll find that safety is at the heart of everything we do. We look out for our team members’ safety and the safety of the people in the communities where we work.  In addition to these strengths, we offer competitive pay and industry-leading benefits.

Come to Watco and join a team where you'll leave each day knowing you've made a difference.

 

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm 

 

Job Summary

 

  • Inspect and repair rail cars.

 

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

 

  • Help ensure compliance with; Customer, Watco,AAR,FRA rules and regulations for safety and operations under the direction of the QC Leader
  • Weld and paint cars 
  • Cut metal, and general car maintenance
  • Inspect tank  car components IE. Valves and Fittings under the direction of the QC Leader.
  • Identify or analyze defective components and indicate the necessary corrective action under the direction of the QC Leader.
  • Patch paint cars and car components; stencil letters and numbers on cars
  • Operate various vehicles to the job site
  • Obtain information from computer regarding car characteristics, destination, lading, and repair records and/or to file data such as repair information, bad orders and car releases

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

  • High School diploma/GED
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Mechanical experience

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

  • One or more years of welding and fabrication experience
  • Journeyman Carman

 

Basic Competencies

 

  • Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications--both general and technical)
  • Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
  • Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)
  • Mechanical aptitude

 

Physical Requirements

 

  • Walking long distances over uneven terrain
  • Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis

 

Employment Conditions

 

  • Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
  • Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots and safety glasses
  • Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work
  • Complete annual training and pass safety rules examination
  • May require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
  • Must pass all required assessments

 

Environmental Conditions

 

  • Work outside in all weather conditions, in confined spaces, and at elevated heights.

 

 
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