Railway Car Technician (Car Mechanic)
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: May 7, 2024
Job Description:
CN is home to opportunities for skilled tradespeople who are
interested in continually learning and building a career in a
safety-focused, team environment. Working on state-of-the-art
equipment and train cars that carry freight from
coast-to-coast-to-coast, you'll feel proud knowing you're a part of
what makes the economy work. And with paid training, you'll be able
to evolve your skills. At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful
because the work we do matters. Join us!Role:The Car Mechanic
Apprentice (Carman) inspects, maintains, builds, repairs and
rebuilds railway freight cars and equipment in accordance with
federal and company regulations. Newly hired Carmen will be
considered a Carman Apprentice until they have graduated to a
journeyman Carman (refer to training description below).Critical
performance areas include the following but may vary depending on
the location and circumstances:
- Inspect cars and components in accordance with railroad
associations, Federal Railroad Administration regulations and
company operating standards
- Perform all scheduled, on demand and preventive maintenance and
repair on rail cars, under frames, on structures, safety
appliances, draft systems and any associated tests.
- Repair and install railway car parts such as compressors, air
valves, bearings, couplings, air cylinders and piping.
- Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, cutting torches
and measuring instruments
- Operate transport vehicles including cranes, trucks, track
mobile and shop equipment.
- Prepare inspection, maintenance and work reports, and record
details on prescribed forms in accordance with established
procedures.Working Conditions:
- Irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and
occasional overtime
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental
conditions.
- Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, performing
overhead work, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds and occasionally up
to 85 pounds
- Frequent climbing, balancing, grasping, and good eye-hand
coordinationWork Location:Employees will be hired for a specific
terminal. Occasionally, car mechanics may be required to work away
from their assigned terminal.Training:Newly hired Car Mechanics
(Carman) will be considered a Carman Apprentice until they have
graduated to a journeyman Carman, which takes an average of 3
years, unless they have previous experience or formal training in
the Carman craft which has been accepted by the Organization. Car
Mechanics will take part in training which includes classroom
instructions and field training during their first months of
service. The training guides the new Car Mechanic through the
critical safety skills required to work on the railroad. Once the
classroom training is complete, the Car Mechanic will complete on
the job training to enhance his/her knowledge and skills.
Successful completion of the training course is mandatory in order
to work as a Car Mechanic. During the first 120 days of employment,
if an apprentice does not show the aptitude or desire to learn the
trade, their application for employment may be rejected at that
time.Union:The Car Mechanic is a unionized position requiring
membership in the Organization as well as payment of initiation
fees and monthly dues as outlined in the collective bargaining
agreement; payroll deduction is available.Minimum Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age
- High School diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the
position, including requirements for Safety Critical Positions
established by the FRA regulation.
- Ability to pass a background investigation pertaining to
federal and state criminal history, including driver historyThe
ideal candidate profile:
- Previous welding experience gained through formal training or
work experience
- Vocational/technical training and/or knowledge of Railroad
Operating Rules
- Familiarity with electrical and electronic tools and
instruments
- Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and
manage stress
- Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions
with others
- Good verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills
- Ability to determine the condition of objects/parts for wear
and/or defects
- Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established
standards of quality, safety and client satisfaction
- Basic computer skillsAbout CNCN is a world-class transportation
leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the
customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports
more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured
products, and finished goods throughout North America every year.
As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts
with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail
network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community
prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to
programs supporting social responsibility and environmental
stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety,
sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply
chain excellence to deliver results.CN is an Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions
with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex,
religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an
individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or
without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under
consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a
regular basis, as communication is primarily made through
email.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, New Orleans , Railway Car Technician (Car Mechanic), Engineering , Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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