Car Repairman Apprentice - Sault Ste. Marie, ON
About the role
In this position of Carman, Team Member inspects, repairs and maintains railcars consistent with company polices. Team member will be required to perform mechanical related maintenance as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Able to use cutting torch in all positions without damage to adjoining parts, and complete 5F welding qualification test for pipe.
- Ensures that all federal requirements and company guidelines are met, and that all safety rules are followed when performing duties.
- Able to read and understand blue prints.
- Able to perform foreign car repairs as well as fleet car repairs.
- Complies with FRA & AAR rules when making car repairs.
- Keep good record of repairs made.
- Be able to operate mobile crane, wheel truck.
- Work closely with other departments at derailment sites.
- Performs other duties that may be assigned.
Education and Experience
- High school education or general education (GED) or 3 to 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience.
About Watco
Watco is a single-source transportation services company that integrates rail, water, road, and air to solve any customer supply chain challenge. With nearly 5,000 team members and an unmatched network of short line railroads, terminals, ports, and mechanical shops across North America and Australia, we have been helping customers grow and transform their businesses since 1983.
Car Repairman Apprentice - Sault Ste. Marie, ON
About the role
In this position of Carman, Team Member inspects, repairs and maintains railcars consistent with company polices. Team member will be required to perform mechanical related maintenance as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Able to use cutting torch in all positions without damage to adjoining parts, and complete 5F welding qualification test for pipe.
- Ensures that all federal requirements and company guidelines are met, and that all safety rules are followed when performing duties.
- Able to read and understand blue prints.
- Able to perform foreign car repairs as well as fleet car repairs.
- Complies with FRA & AAR rules when making car repairs.
- Keep good record of repairs made.
- Be able to operate mobile crane, wheel truck.
- Work closely with other departments at derailment sites.
- Performs other duties that may be assigned.
Education and Experience
- High school education or general education (GED) or 3 to 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience.
About Watco
Watco is a single-source transportation services company that integrates rail, water, road, and air to solve any customer supply chain challenge. With nearly 5,000 team members and an unmatched network of short line railroads, terminals, ports, and mechanical shops across North America and Australia, we have been helping customers grow and transform their businesses since 1983.