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Transco Rail Services
We have an exciting opportunity for a reliable Car Repair In Training at our Exshaw location. This opportunity is perfect for someone with experience looking for a stable position in an organization that offers advancement.
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
Transco Rail Services, along with Marmon Rail, delivers full‑service railcar repair and maintenance through a broad North American network of fixed shops and mobile field service teams. Serving freight and tank car fleets across multiple industries, we are committed to safety, compliance, quality, and reliable service.We have an exciting opportunity for a reliable Car Repair In Training at our Exshaw location. This opportunity is perfect for someone with experience looking for a stable position in an organization that offers advancement.
Job Summary:
Principal duties in this position are car repairs including but not limited to:
- Car repairs involving cutting and welding on the rail body, including tank and/or hopper, and other car components
- Light and medium-duty repairs to rail cars
- Adhere to health and safety standards, including Responsible Care Policy
- Read, comprehend, and follow repair orders and procedures
- Other related duties as assigned
The normal work hours for this role will be Monday to Friday from 7:00am – 3:30pm. Please be advised that the schedule may change as business needs dictate.
Requirements:
- Previous railcar repair experience and knowledge of AAR standards an asset
- Able to perform all necessary repairs of railcars and their components
- Competent and safe use of hand tools and power equipment
- Experience Torch Cutting and Stick Welding (SMAW) including the comprehension of welding and cutting equipment and to inspect for safe operation
- Perform and document quality control checks as required by Company quality standards.
- Must be able to read and understand written work orders and material safety data sheets.
- Must be able to pass an in-house weld test.
- Must be able to work in an environment with continuous exposure to outdoor weather conditions with dust, fumes, and noise.
- Must be able to climb, stoop, and bend repeatedly, carry hand and power tools.
- Adhere to Transco's health and safety standards (including the Responsible Care policy), and wear the required personal protective equipment for the job in a safe manner, including respirators (full and half face), hearing protection, eye protection, steel toed boots, and fall protection.
- Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, around machinery, and in conditions where there are loud noises and fumes
- The ability to work well independently as well as with a team
- Detail-oriented and committed to quality
- Completes tasks with a sense of urgency while delivering safe and accurate results
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to and from work
- All applicants are required to complete and pass our full medical testing upon hire.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.