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Tank Car Repair Technician I

@ Guardian Rail
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Amarillo, Texas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:perform_repairs, adhere_safety_procedures, maintain_work_area
Requirements Summary:High school diploma or equivalent; industrial manufacturing experience; ability to read/process manuals and blueprints; good communication; basic math; problem solving; pass fitness-for-duty and screenings.
Technical Tools Mentioned:welding, plasma_cutting, oxy-fuel_cutting, air_arc_welding, huck_fasteners, grinding
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Summary Description



Guardian Rail is proud to operate one of the country’s leading freight rail services and transportation companies with a large network of freight and tank car repair facilities, a nationwide network of running repair agents, and a rail services division that operates short line railroads and contract switching and transloading sites.  We are currently seeking experienced Tank Car Repair Technicians in our Amarillo facility.



Incumbents will use mechanical skills to safely inspect and repair railcars to customer and industry specifications.  We seek candidates with rail industry or other heavy industrial experience, including welding or mechanical assembly.



We offer a sign on/retention bonus of $1,500, payable over the first 12 months of employment and a competitive pay scale based on skills and relevant experience.  Candidates must have a safety and quality mindset and enjoy hands-on work in year-round outdoor conditions.



Duties and Responsibilities




  • Perform railcar repairs in compliance with FRA and AAR rules

  • Learn and adhere to all Guardian Rail safety procedures

  • Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner so as to comply with Guardian Rail, OSHA and environmental rules and regulations

  • Follow written and verbal directions

  • Work effectively in a team environment

  • Possess a thorough understanding of railcar and tank car, components and/or shop work order

  • Understand inventory control

  • Assist in disassembly of damaged railcars and tank cars

  • Apply FRA, AAR Interchange Rules when repairing railcars and tank cars

  • Maintain a high level of quality with an understanding of Guardian Rail's Quality Assurance Program.

  • Perform repairs such as, but not limited to, basic mechanics, grinding, and touch-up painting and decaling on various types of railcars or tank cars as required

  • Set up and operate various hand and power tools such as, but not limited to, air arc, plasma cutting, Huck and welding machines and processes, and oxy fuel operation in heating and cutting processes

  • Comply with company's Safety Program by following all in-house and OSHA rules, regulations and procedures

  • Comply with company's Quality Program by following all in-house quality processes and procedures and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations as well as any client specific procedures

  • Complete documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as, but not limited to: forklift, manlift, crane, backhoe, skid loader, hoist or hydraulic boom

  • Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight car and MSRP C-III Appendix R & W for tank car utilizing GMAW (Hard wire), FCAW (Flux Core) and/or SMAW (Stick) welding on carbon steel as well as our internal welding technology training and examination