Railcar Repairer
GATX
- Red Deer, AB
- $23.73-31.33 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Competitive salaries and growth opportunities.
- Good working environment, stability, and a good work/life balance.
- Fringe Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance) at zero cost to the employee and their eligible dependents.
- Retirement Saving (RRSP).
- Paid Sick leave and paid vacation.
- Continuous training and development.
- Uses current GATX repair procedures to dismantle, repair, install, and/or renew coil, valves, and miscellaneous tank car fittings.
- Prepares equipment and surfaces to be welded: welds, burns, fits, and tacks as necessary to complete repairs. (Example: splices, patches, shims cracks, etc.)
- Locates and tests areas to be welded for leaks by using soap suds and air, etc.
- Uses equipment such as chains, slings, hoists, and forklifts to perform assigned tasks.
- Keeps work area clean and orderly manner.
- Able to work in confined spaces and in heights.
- At least a High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as repair manuals, instructions, work orders, etc.
- Ability to work effectively individually and/or in groups.
- Initiative: Have personal motivation and autonomy to determine and carry out important tasks.
- Diligence and reliability at work: be able to complete all hours of work, be rarely absent, and be able to complete all assigned tasks at a reasonable period of time.
- Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions.
- Must be able to perform overhead work for extended periods.
- Must be able to lift (vertically) up to 85 pounds from the ground surface.
- Must be able to push/pull (horizontally) up to 140 pounds.
- Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights.
- Must be able to work in extreme temperature environments.
- Must be able to physically enter confined spaces (rail car manways as small as 18” in diameter) and work in enclosed environments.
https://www.gatx.com/jobs/icims-railcar-repairer-mechanic3776/WORK LOCATION:4310 77 StRed Deer, AB T4P 3P7GATX embraces diversity, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
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