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Railcar Mechanic - Hastings, Minnesota
Rescar Companies • Hastings, MN 55033 • Posted 30+ days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $23.00/hr • Entry Level
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Rescar Companies is seeking railcar repair personnel for their Hastings, Minnesota facility. The role involves inspecting, repairing, and replacing components on railcar equipment to ensure safe operation. This position offers competitive wages, vacation days, and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for wage increases through skills assessments and certifications.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, repair and replace defective or worn components on railcar equipment in safe working order, such as truck assembly, safety appliances, brake systems, wheels, and draft systems
- Diagnose and identify malfunctions
- Inspect bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed
- Test and operate engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems
- Clean units and components
- Ensure proper operation
Qualifications
Required
- A good work ethic
- Experience with hand tools
- Previous mechanic experience desired
- Familiarity with welding a plus
- The desire to work hard for potential to grow with a great company!
About Rescar Companies
Rescar is a leading provider of comprehensive rail services, focusing on maintenance and handling of railcars to keep fleets moving in the shipping industry. They offer services such as railcar cleaning, maintenance, track inspection, mobile repairs, and loading/unloading, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and innovation. The company values employee safety, customer satisfaction, and community well-being, striving to exceed industry standards while fostering a culture of creativity and continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
RESCAR is rapidly growing and searching for railcar repair personnel to fill open positions in our Hastings, Minnesota facility.
What You'll Do:
+ Inspect, repair and replace defective or worn components on railcar equipment in safe working order, such as truck assembly, safety appliances, brake systems, wheels, and draft systems
+ Diagnose and identify malfunctions
+ Inspect bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed
+ Test and operate engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems
+ Clean units and components
+ Ensure proper operation
What You'll Need:
+ A good work ethic
+ Experience with hand tools
+ Previous mechanic experience desired
+ Familiarity with welding a plus
+ The desire to work hard for potential to grow with a great company!
What You'll Enjoy:
+ Competitive base wages, starting at up to $23/hour, commiserate with experience
+ Opportunity to increase your base wage through skills assessments and certifications
+ Weekly pay
+ Vacation days + eight paid holidays
+ Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance coverage; 401K plan; Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Care, Hospitalization, and Accident coverage
Rescar Companies is a privately held company that offers maintenance services to companies that own and/or lease rail rolling stock. Services include mechanical repair, exterior painting, interior coating and cleaning, as well as track and switching services. These services are provided from Rescar's nationwide network of 40+ service locations in the United States, either at fixed facilities or from our mobile field services centers.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All new Rescar employees are subject to background check and drug testing.
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