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Railcar Mechanic / Railroad CarmanRoad & Rail Services – Wausau, WIPay: $25.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experienceJob Type: Full-Time | Skilled Trades | Railroad MaintenancePut Your Mechanical & Welding Skills to WorkRoad & Rail Services is hiring a Railcar Mechanic / Railroad Carman for our Wausau, Wisconsin operation. If you have experience in welding, fabrication, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment repair, diesel mechanics, trailer repair, manufacturing maintenance, or another hands-on mechanical trade, your skills may transfer well to this position.Previous railroad experience is preferred, but it is not required. We are interested in mechanically skilled candidates who know how to work safely, use tools, troubleshoot problems, and complete quality repairs.We encourage qualified candidates throughout the greater Wausau area to apply, including those commuting from Weston, Schofield, Rothschild, Mosinee, Merrill, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, Antigo, and surrounding Central Wisconsin communities.What You'll DoAs a Railcar Mechanic, you will help inspect, maintain, and repair freight railcars to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include:Inspect railcars for mechanical defects, structural damage, wear, and fatigueIdentify repairs that can be completed within Road & Rail Services' authorized scopeComplete approved mechanical repairs according to customer requirements and applicable AAR specificationsPerform welding, cutting, grinding, fabrication, and component replacement as requiredUse hand and power tools including wrenches, ratchets, pry bars, grinders, and related repair equipmentOperate company equipment such as tractors and all-terrain vehicles when authorizedMaintain a clean and safe work areaFollow all company, customer, and railroad safety proceduresWhat We're Looking ForQualified candidates should have:A strong mechanical aptitude or skilled-trade backgroundWelding experience is highly recommendedExperience using basic hand and power toolsAbility to work independently and as part of a repair teamStrong attention to safety and repair qualityDependable attendance and willingness to work in an outdoor industrial environmentValid driver's license when required to operate company equipmentRailcar experience is a plus, but don't let a lack of railroad experience stop you from applying. Candidates with transferable mechanical and welding experience are encouraged to apply.Physical & Work EnvironmentThis is an active, hands-on position. Employees must be able to regularly bend, squat, twist, walk, climb, and perform physical repair work throughout the shift. The position may require opening railcar end doors involving pulling force up to 90 lbs. and pushing force up to 68 lbs.Employees may occasionally climb ladders to heights exceeding 16 feet. Work is performed primarily outdoors in changing Wisconsin weather, including heat, cold, snow, rain, dust, and noisy industrial conditions.Why Join Road & Rail Services?We offer:Medical, vision, and dental benefits401(k) with Company MatchingPaid holidays and vacationAnnual steel-toe boot allowanceCompany-provided PPEWeekly safety bonus opportunitiesVeteran-friendly workplaceOpportunities for advancementPromote-from-within cultureBuild a Career in the Rail IndustryEstablished in 1987, Road & Rail Services provides rail-related services throughout North America. Our teams support railroads, manufacturers, shippers, terminals, and owners of rail equipment through terminal operations, railcar services, and field maintenance.If you're a welder, mechanic, fabricator, maintenance technician, or skilled tradesperson looking for a career opportunity in the Wausau area, apply today. Your mechanical experience could be a great fit for the railroad industry.
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Hourly pay, Full time, Shift work