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　　Summary

　　The Repair Technician (lvl B) is responsible for all aspects of railcar repair and maintenance using blueprints and work orders to make railcar repairs in compliance with Federal Rail Road Administration & The Assocation of American Rail Roads regulations, maintaining accurate repair records, and ensuring all company guidelines and safety rules are followed when performing duties.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

　　Performs assigned tasks under the direction of Supervisor and crew leader and notifies Supervisor or crew leader of materials/equipment needed to complete job tasks.

　　Repairs and maintains railcars and railcar components such as bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and box car doors, according to blueprints and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.

　　Coordinates and completes repairs within assigned hours ensuring attention to detail in all aspects of work performed.

　　Complies with The Association of American Rail Roads regulations, quality assurance standards, and safety rules relevant to Greenbrier Rail Services Environmental Health and Safety policies.

　　Performs minor repairs to tools and equipment to maintain them in good working order.

　　Performs set up and operation of metal working tools such as grinder, cutting torches, etc.

　　Interacts with Supervisor and crew members in a team environment, and assists in the training and coaching of new employees when required.

　　Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned including special processes.

　　Qualifications

　　The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Ability to legibly record repairs made to railcars on forms provided.

　　Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while ensuring attention to detail.

　　Ability to use measuring equipment such as a caliper, micrometer, and tape measure.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　One to three years’ work experience.

　　High School education or equivalent.

　　Work Environment and Physical Requirements

　　Work Environment

　　The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　The physical environment requires the employee to work in hot and cold environments, in and out of the weather, work safely around heavy equipment and on top of and under railcars, as well as around railroad tracks. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment such as steel toe boots, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, welding and grinding shields, etc. or as environmental conditions dictate.

　　Physical Activities and Requirements

　　Frequency Key

　　Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

　　Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

　　Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)

　　Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

　　Working Postures

　　Sit: Occasionally

　　Walk: Frequently

　　Bend: Frequently

　　Kneel/Squat: Frequently

　　Crawl: Frequently

　　Climb: Frequently

　　Reach Forward: Frequently

　　Reach Upward: Frequently

　　Handling/Fingering: Frequently

　　Lift / Carry Requirements

　　5-10 lbs: Frequently

　　10-25 lbs: Frequently

　　25-50 lbs: Frequently

　　50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

　　75+ lbs: Not Applicable

　　Push / Pull Requirements

　　Less than 10 lbs: Frequently

　　10-25 lbs: Frequently

　　25-50 lbs: Frequently

　　50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

　　75+ lbs: Not Applicable

　　EOE including Vet/Disability

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　　Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at [email protected] or call us at 503-684-7000.

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　　Job Locations US-IA-Red Oak

　　ID 2024-2680

　　Company Gunderson Rail Services, LLC

　　Position Type Regular Full-Time

　　Category Production

　　Workplace Type Onsite