Car Repairer B1

Overview / Aperçu

OUR COMPANY:

Established in 1898, GATX is the leading global provider of railcar leasing and service to customers throughout North America, Europe, and India. Through Trifleet, we own, lease, and manage a global fleet of tank containers. Jointly with Rolls-Royce plc, we also own one of the largest aircraft spare engine leasing portfolios in the world. Across all our businesses, we provide innovative, unparalleled service that enables our customers to transport what matters safely and sustainably, while championing the well-being of our employees and communities.

POSITION PURPOSE: The primary function of the Car Repairer is to perform various repairs on railcars including the inspection, welding, assembling of parts, improvement, and replacement of defective railcar components.

Responsibilities / Responsabilités

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

• Uses current GATX repair procedures to dismantle, repair, install and/or renew coils, valves, and miscellaneous tank car fittings.
• Prepares equipment and surfaces to be welded; welds, burns, fits, and tacks as necessary to complete repairs (e.g., splices, patches, shims cracks, etc.).
• Locates and tests areas to be welded for leaks by using soap suds and air.
• Uses equipment such as chains, slings, hoists, and forklifts to perform assigned tasks.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Able to work in confined spaces and at heights.

Qualifications / Qualification

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (including certifications):

• 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, and work orders.
• 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, rarely absent, and complete all assigned tasks in a reasonable period of time.

WORK LOCATION:

4310 77 St, Red Deer, AB T4P 3P7

GATX OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS:

• 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.
• Retirement Savings.
• Paid vacations.
• Continuous training and development.

Other things to note:

• This position will interact with Managers and Production personnel. The primary impact for this position is repairing the GATX Fleet. This position will become knowledgeable in multiple welding processes while learning AAR Interchange Rules.
• 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.

Canadian Indigenous People Verbiage

GATX Red Deer is located in Treaty 7 and Treaty 6 regions. We pay our respect to the traditional territory of the Niisitapi (Blackfoot), (including the Siksika, the Piikuni, and the Kainai Peoples), the Tsuut’ina, Stoney Nakoda, Cree, Saulteaux, and Métis peoples.