Mechanical - Carman - Evansville, IN

About the position

The Carman position involves building, inspecting, and repairing rail cars while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards set by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and other relevant organizations. The role requires hands-on mechanical work, including welding, painting, and general car construction, as well as inspecting components and performing necessary repairs to maintain operational safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Weld and paint cars and locomotives
• Cut metal, sandblast, replace doors and perform general car construction
• Inspect car components for compliance with FRA, Association of American Railroads (AAR) and CSX standards
• Identify or analyze defective components and indicate the necessary corrective action
• Inspect the securement of lading in open top or flat cars for compliance with AAR rules and measure high/wide loads to ensure railway line clearance
• Inspect and salvage parts from dismantled and/or scrapped cars
• Inspect and apply end-of-train device and perform airbrake tests
• Clean, lubricate and maintain tie-down devices and other special equipment on railroad cars
• Remove and replace couplers, draft gears and yokes
• Inspect, replace and/or repair gaskets, air hose, train line, bulkhead and other interior load restraining equipment, steel sections such as side sheets, crossbearers, crossties and underframing
• Paint cars and car components
• Build and/or repair components such as freight doors, wooden floors or interior walls
• Fabricate large jigs and fixtures and use them to assemble parts on car
• Straighten or fabricate, then replace steel parts such as grab irons, handholds, ladders, brackets, steps and patching components
• Operate light and heavy cranes, fork lifts, and other car moving shop equipment
• Operate various vehicles to the job site
• Rerail cars and locomotives by using rerailing equipment and perform other work associated with wreck service on the railroad
• Obtain information from computer regarding car characteristics, destination, lading, and repair records and/or to file data such as repair information, bad orders and car releases
• Perform miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver's License
• One year mechanical work experience or training
• High School Diploma/GED

Nice-to-haves

• One or more years of welding and fabrication experience
• Carman apprenticeship

Benefits

• Paid training, including travel and lodging as required by collective bargaining agreement