Overview
The Railcar Repairman (Carman) position in Denver, CO involves repairing, modifying, and upgrading rail cars, including rebuilding components and performing mechanical labor. TTX Company, a leading provider of railcars and freight car management services, offers a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizes safety and innovation in the rail industry.
Responsibilities
- Repairs, modifies, and upgrades rail cars.
- Rebuilds car components: bolsters, side framers, hitch heads, and box car doors.
- Welds, fabricates, and uses a cutting torch.
- Performs mechanical labor frequently.
- Repairs and maintains railcars according to blueprints and specifications.
- Operates forklift to move and align parts.
- Measures, cuts, threads pipes, and replaces air lines.
- Assembles subassemblies and major components.
- Repairs broken parts using hand tools and welding equipment.
- Enters car repair information via electronic keyboard system.
- Maintains a clean work environment.
- May set up and operate metalworking tools.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Mechanical skills.
- Welding and cutting skills.
- Intermediate decision-making and reasoning abilities.
- Limited planning and scheduling skills.
- Intermediate information gathering and compiling skills.
- Intermediate short-term memory.
Benefits
- PTO
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
Additional Information
- 8 to 10-hour shifts; work hours and rest days may change regularly.
- Requires outdoor work with exposure to heat, cold, and moving machinery.
- Frequent exposure to welding fumes and uncomfortable noises.