Caltrax

Caltrax is hiring Railcar Repair Technicians to perform repairs and maintenance on a variety of railcars, including tank, hopper and box cars, while adhering to compliance standards and in accordance with Caltrax’s safety programs and policies.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities
• Perform initial terminal air brake tests and other pre-trip maintenance; lubricate journals; clean and prepare surfaces for painting
• Remove and replace defective components on rolling stock (trucks, shoes, coupler assemblies, air brake systems)
• Safely and effectively operate the following tools; acetylene torches, non-power tools (pliers, wrenches, hammers), power tools (drills, power saws, grinders); electric and gas welding equipment
• Repair rolling stock structural components. Fabricate, cut, and perform rough finish operations on metal and wood replacement parts; fasten and assemble car parts by riveting, bolting, welding, and other methods
• Read, understand, and interpret information from work orders
• Troubleshoot and problem solve with limited supervision
• Exhibit excellent communication skills with others, both written and verbal regarding technical information, job procedure recommendations, etc
• Provide on the job training to subordinates, coworkers, and trainees
• Clean and supply work areas to shop standard for safety purposes
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders and scaffolding to perform various tasks around and under railcars

Qualifications & Experience
• Must have at least three years previous mechanical experience
• Previous mechanical experience
• Previous experience working in high hazard environment with particular focus on safety
• Able to work collaboratively as a member of a team
• Must be physically capable of heavy lifting, carrying, frequent pushing or pulling

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Caltrax is hiring Railcar Repair Technicians to perform repairs and maintenance on a variety of railcars, including tank, hopper and box cars, while adhering to compliance standards and in accordance with Caltrax’s safety programs and policies.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities
• Remove and replace defective components on rolling stock (trucks, shoes, coupler assemblies, air brake systems)
• Safely and effectively operate the following tools; acetylene torches, non-power tools (pliers, wrenches, hammers), power tools (drills, power saws, grinders); electric and gas welding equipment
• Repair rolling stock structural components. Fabricate, cut, and perform rough finish operations on metal and wood replacement parts; fasten and assemble car parts by riveting, bolting, welding, and other methods
• Read, understand, and interpret work order information
• Exhibit excellent communication skills with others, both written and verbal regarding technical information, job procedure recommendations, etc
• Clean and supply work areas to shop standard for safety purposes

Qualifications & Experience
• At least two years previous welding or mechanical experience preferred
• Previous experience working in high hazard environment with a particular focus on safety
• Able to work collaboratively as a member of a team
• Must be physically capable of heavy lifting, carrying, frequent pushing or pulling