Are you interested in pursuing a job in railcar repair and have some great experience? Savage’s railcar repair team at their new state-of-the-art facility in Green River, WY, is looking for Railroad Carman. The successful candidate will to rebuild, repair, and inspect railway cars according to AAR, FRA, and company regulations. You will use a mix of hand tools, power tools, instruments, and other equipment to safely and efficiently perform light or medium repairs on railcars. These repairs will be completed under the supervision of a Maintenance Manager and you will support the dedicated rail fleets of two Customers that co-own a petrochemical plant Savage is serving. Repairs will be conducted both in the field and in a covered railcar repair building.

These are some of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• Opportunities for growth
• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• $350/year steel toe boot allowance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Discount Program
• Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, 401(k) with match, and profit sharing
• 12 hour rotating shifts (days / nights / weekends / holidays)

Click here or visit our website at www.savageservices.com to learn how current Team Members like working with Savage.

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Here is what you will be doing

• Railcar repairs, with safe associated railcar movement in the entire yard of the Savage Green River, WY operation
• Prepare necessary reports and forms (these could include bad-order forms and records of billable repairs)
• Ensure all repairs over a given dollar threshold are estimated and approved by the railcar fleet owner before proceeding with the repair
• Ensure compliance with all AAR and FRA standards, abide by Savage’s railcar repair quality control program
• Perform both scheduled and on-demand maintenance
• Will work a 5-day a week schedule with 8-10 hour days the normal expected schedule, significant overtime or weekend work will be required on an exception basis

Requirements of a successful Rail Carman

• Welding certification; need to be able to pass AWS Welding bend test (3 positions)
• Journeyman carman experience
• TWIC credentials or ability to obtain TWIC credentials required
• Familiarity with removing, repairing, and replacing defective components including wheels, safety appliances, truck and brake equipment, couplers, yokes, draft gears, and air brake valves
• Familiarity with bubble leak testing and a level 2 certification
• Experience with touch up paint and lining application
• Can read, write, and understand English
• Pass drug / alcohol test / criminal background check required for onboarding
• High School Graduate or GED equivalent

Here are some of the physical requirements of this role

• Ability to work at heights (with provided fall protection), on uneven terrain, and in confined spaces
• Railcar repair crews will work both indoors and outdoors every day and as a result will be exposed to the elements. Over half the time work will be in a covered area.
• Railcar repairmen must be physically able to do the following:
• Climb on and off railcars and locomotives safely
• Operate railcar hand brakes
• Operate rail switches
• Must have the ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Additional Information:
Savage has been designated as a 2022 Military Friendly Employer.
Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug free workplace.
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For more information or questions about opportunities at Savage, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.


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