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Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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Job Information

Road & Rail Services *Railroad Carman in 4304 East State Highway 29, United States

Road & Rail Services

Railroad Carman

We are seeking an experienced Railcar Repairman/Carman to work at our Austin, TX location. Monday - Friday with occasional overtime. Applicants should be looking to work in an outdoor environment with a company that values YOU! Excellent benefits and competitive pay!!

Starting pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Purpose of position and Experience requirements:

  • Perform the essential inspection and repair functions necessary to prepare railcars for transportation.

  • Mechanical abilities

  • 4g, 5g, & Stick Welding experience is required

  • Must be able to work outside in the elements

    We Offer:

  • A Full Benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K

  • Paid Holidays and Vacations

  • An annual Steel Toe Boot allowance

  • All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

  • Veteran Friendly

  • A promote from within mentality

  • and much more!

    Responsibilities:

  • Inspect railcar for serviceability along with damage/fatigue;

  • Identify repairs that can be performed by Road & Rail Services;

  • Notify management of unserviceable railcars that cannot be repaired by Road & Rail Services;

  • Perform authorized repairs to customer and AAR specifications;

  • Lubricate railcars and stencil lubrication date on the railcar;

  • Accurately record, either electronically or in writing, all repairs;

  • Assist, as required, in the "prepping" of railcars, this may include the use of backpack blowers, push brooms, vacuums, and various scraping devices remove all debris and other non-hazardous contaminants from inside the railcar;

  • Operate various types of mechanical equipment including small farm type tractors, all terrain vehicles, pick-up trucks, and panel vans;

  • Perform housekeeping duties as required by site management;

    Skills, Licenses, Certification, and/or Special Training:

  • Must maintain a valid state driver's license if required to operate company equipment;

  • Ability to use hand tools (such as pipe wrenches, pry bars, wrenches, ratchets, and other equipment to chip and grind weld slag or spatter)

    Company Profile :

    Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services has grown and diversified to become a leading provider of rail related services in North America. Our network of skilled associates provides plant and terminal operating expertise as well as field maintenance of rail assets for railroads, rail shippers, and owners of rail related equipment and facilities.

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