Designation: Car Repair

Department: Mechanical

Location: Hutchinson, KS

Responsibilities: Responsible for rail car inspection and maintenance in accordance with FRA and AAR Regulations. Must re-rail cars and provide estimate damages at derailment sites, make out billing repair cards in compliance with AAR office manual, identify AAR/FRA violations when present on railcars. This is accomplished by performing all or any combination of the following duties:

Have ability to use cutting torch in all positions without damage to adjoining parts, and complete 3G welding qualification test for arc welding. Must insure that all company guidelines are met, and that all safety rules are followed when performing duties. In addition, must be able to read and understand blueprints, make car repairs in compliance with FRA & AAR rules and keep good repair records. Should be able to perform foreign car repairs, as well as fleet car repairs. Must operate fork lift and work closely with other departments at derailment sites. May be asked to perform other duties as requested or required.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and/or 3 to 6 months experience in related area.

Must be able to climb and balance well enough to climb on ladders or cars 10% of time, walk 100% of time, hear well enough to distinguish warning sounds or verbal instructions above loud noises 100% of the time. Must be able to reach with hands and arms and/or use fingers to feel handle 100% of time. You will be lifting up to 75-100 pounds of force frequently.

Contact: Walter Keener at 620-231-2230 or wkeener@watcocompanies.com

Job code: EEO 70

Posted on: May 5, 2003

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