Railcar Helper

Transco Rail Services

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Transco Rail Services, along with Marmon Rail, delivers full service railcar repair and maintenance through a broad North American network of fixed shops and mobile field service teams. Serving freight and tank car fleets across multiple industries, we are committed to safety, compliance, quality, and reliable service.

We have exciting opportunities for reliable Railcar Helper at our repair facility onsite at Shell Scotford. This opportunity is perfect for someone with experience looking for a stable position in an organization that offers advancement.

Primary Shift Schedule:  

12 hour rotating shift : 0530am - 530pm

4 on 5 off

5 on 4 off

5 on 5 off

Principal duties in this position are including but not limited to:

• Car repairs involving cutting and welding (SMAW) on the rail body, including tank and/or hopper, and other car components
• Air Arc Gouging
• Preparing and maintaining documentation for completion of rail car repairs in compliance with regulatory standards
• Perform necessary repairs to Hopper, Tank railcars and their components, including interior linings, light and medium-duty mechanical repairs, coupler servicing, changing out loading valves, airbrake testing, rail car bubble leak testing, etc.
• Inbound rail car inspections as required
• Read, comprehend, and follow repair orders and procedures
• Other related duties as assigned
• This role requires the successful candidate to work a rotating 12-hour shift.

Requirements:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong mechanical background with competent and safe use of hand tools and power equipment
• Must be able to read and understand written work orders, material safety data sheets, complete work write-ups, and other paper and computer work
• Prior railcar repair experience or similar, and knowledge of AAR standards an asset
• Perform and document quality control checks as required by Company and regulatory quality standards
• Adhere to both customer site and Transco’s health and safety standards (including the Responsible Care policy), and wear the required personal protective equipment for the job in a safe manner
• Must be able to work in an environment with continuous exposure to outdoor weather conditions with dust, fumes, and noise
• The ability to work while wearing respiratory protection
• WHMIS training, experience dealing with hazardous commodities
• Must be able to climb, stoop, and bend repeatedly, carry hand and power tools.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, around machinery, and in conditions where there are loud noises and fumes
• Confined space entry to repair hopper car linings
• Detail-oriented and committed to quality
• Excellent time management skills
• The ability to work independently or within a team
• Show strong initiative and maintain a positive, proactive approach at all times
• Valid driver’s license required and reliable transportation to get to and from work

All applicants are required to complete and pass our full medical testing upon hire.

Benefits:

Transco Rail Services is an equal opportunity employer offering employees the opportunity to be a contributing member of a successful team as well as competitive wages and extensive benefit coverage:

• Group benefits including dental, vision, and insurance
• Generous pension and retirement savings plans
• Personal rebates for fitness, computers and education

We thank all applicants for their interest in Transco Rail Services; however, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.