railway car inspector

*Position Summary:*

In this role you will be responsible for inspecting and repairing railcars to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Railcar repairs may include welding, replacing, straightening, and fabricating and painting components.

*Duties:*

• Examines railcar components for structural defects and obstructions.
• Operate handheld scanner.

• Turns hand wheel to test brakes and ascertain that they are in operating condition.
• Inspects and tests air hoses for leakage.

• Inspects wheel trucks for dragging equipment.
• Prepares reports on findings.

• Remove and replace couplers, airline gaskets, hoses, or other components.
• Paint cars and components.

• Inspect, repair, or replace steel sections.
• Straighten or fabricate, then replace steel parts.

• Operate acetylene torches for cutting and/or shaping metals parts and operate electrical and gas welding equipment.
• Operate forklifts, Scissor Lifts, and other shop equipment.

• Working at heights training
• Working in confined space

• Operate vehicles, pick-up trucks to transport workers.
• Re-rail cars and locomotive by using re-railing equipment.

• Tag cars in need of immediate repairs.
• Put up Blue Flags at both ends of a track and lock the switches with private locks.

• Perform other related duties as required.

*Responsibilities & Qualifications:*

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, college/university preferred.
• Welding certificate is preferred.

• Previous experience in rail car repairs an asset.
• Ability to set priorities, establish and execute a plan of action.

• Valid driver?s license with a clean driving abstract.
• Good hearing and vision / Good hand-eye coordination and mechanical aptitude

• Pass pre-employment medical / Criminal Background Check

*Working Conditions:*

• Working in a high-risk environment, exposure to heavy moving equipment.
• Work takes place outdoors so workers may be exposed to various weather conditions.

• Work may involve bending and lifting up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to work flexible hours for extended periods of time.

• Physically able to complete all tasks as assigned including repetitive movements through the duration of a shift.
• Overtime and weekend work availability required.

• Must work using all required PPE.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.72-$26.12 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Work Location: In person