Guardian Rail
Railcar Repair Technician 1
Guardian Rail, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a leading freight rail services and transportation company. We employ more than 800 employees across 26 states and operate the largest railcar services network in the industry, which includes 11 large railcar repair facilities and more than 75 field services locations, as well as a rail services division that operates three short line railroads and a dozen contract switching and transloading sites. We currently have Repair Technician positions available in the Indianapolis area. Incumbents will use mechanical skills to inspect and repair railcars to customer and industry specifications and are expected to maintain a strong safety and quality mindset.
Location & Compensation Indianapolis, IN | $50,000.00 – $110,000.00
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform railcar repairs in compliance with FRA and AAR interchange rules.
Conduct pre‑ and post‑inspection of all assigned railcars.
Fully comply with all safety protocols, including in‑house OSHA rules, regulations, and procedures.
Adhere to the company’s quality program by conforming to in‑house processes and required AAR and FRA regulations.
Keep the work area clean and orderly to meet Guardian Rail, OSHA, and environmental rules.
Follow written and verbal directions and work effectively in a team environment.
Understand railcar components, shop work orders, and inventory control.
Assist in disassembly of damaged railcars and perform repairs such as basic mechanics, grinding, and touch‑up painting and decaling on various types of railcars or tank cars.
Set up and operate hand and power tools, including air arc, plasma cutting, HTH, and welding machines and processes, and oxy‑fuel operation.
Perform interior railcar cleaning.
Complete documented training to operate equipment such as forklifts, man‑lifts, cranes, backhoes, skid loaders, hoists, and hydraulic boom.
Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight cars utilizing GMAW, FCAW, and/or SMAW welding on carbon steel and complete internal welding technology training and examination.
Qualifications
High‑school diploma or GED
required.
Prior experience as a Carman or Railcar Repair Technician highly desirable.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints.
Basic mechanical knowledge and experience with hand and power tools, including heavier air and electric‑powered tools and cutting torches.
Enjoyment of outdoor, physical, hands‑on work with frequent standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
Certified E7018 welder preferred.
Ability to write routine reports, produce correspondence, and communicate effectively.
Basic math skills and ability to comprehend simple mathematical concepts.
Reasoning ability to solve practical problems.
Successful completion of fitness‑for‑duty examination, pre‑employment physical, and pre‑employment and random drug and alcohol screenings.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, smelling, and visual acuity with color and depth perception.
Ability to work in a confined space.
Required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Rail Transportation
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Location & Compensation Indianapolis, IN | $50,000.00 – $110,000.00
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform railcar repairs in compliance with FRA and AAR interchange rules.
Conduct pre‑ and post‑inspection of all assigned railcars.
Fully comply with all safety protocols, including in‑house OSHA rules, regulations, and procedures.
Adhere to the company’s quality program by conforming to in‑house processes and required AAR and FRA regulations.
Keep the work area clean and orderly to meet Guardian Rail, OSHA, and environmental rules.
Follow written and verbal directions and work effectively in a team environment.
Understand railcar components, shop work orders, and inventory control.
Assist in disassembly of damaged railcars and perform repairs such as basic mechanics, grinding, and touch‑up painting and decaling on various types of railcars or tank cars.
Set up and operate hand and power tools, including air arc, plasma cutting, HTH, and welding machines and processes, and oxy‑fuel operation.
Perform interior railcar cleaning.
Complete documented training to operate equipment such as forklifts, man‑lifts, cranes, backhoes, skid loaders, hoists, and hydraulic boom.
Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight cars utilizing GMAW, FCAW, and/or SMAW welding on carbon steel and complete internal welding technology training and examination.
Qualifications
High‑school diploma or GED
required.
Prior experience as a Carman or Railcar Repair Technician highly desirable.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints.
Basic mechanical knowledge and experience with hand and power tools, including heavier air and electric‑powered tools and cutting torches.
Enjoyment of outdoor, physical, hands‑on work with frequent standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
Certified E7018 welder preferred.
Ability to write routine reports, produce correspondence, and communicate effectively.
Basic math skills and ability to comprehend simple mathematical concepts.
Reasoning ability to solve practical problems.
Successful completion of fitness‑for‑duty examination, pre‑employment physical, and pre‑employment and random drug and alcohol screenings.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, smelling, and visual acuity with color and depth perception.
Ability to work in a confined space.
Required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Rail Transportation
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