Job Description
**Company / Benefits Overview:**
Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee \& Wyoming Inc. (G\&W) team — part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100\+ individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2,000 customers.
At G\&W, we live by our Core Values: **Safety, Service, Integrity, Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence**. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and paid training to help you succeed. Check out some of our great benefits below:
* Medical, Dental, Vision \& Telehealth
* Life Insurance
* Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft \& Life Insurance
* Flexible Spending \& Health Savings account plans
* Employee Assistance Program
* 401(k) Retirement Plan
* On the Job Training
* Paid Time Off
* Tuition Reimbursement
* And more!
* *Benefits are subject to change and may vary by labor agreement*
***Explore your future with G\&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization!***
**Job Summary:**
As a Car Repairman, you’ll be hands\-on building, repairing, and inspecting railway cars to ensure they meet federal, industry, and company standards. Your work directly impacts the safety and efficiency of rail operations, making you an essential part of the team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys mechanical work, values precision, and takes pride in maintaining equipment that keeps railroads moving safely.
**Please watch our career video for more information** **https://www.gwrr.com/careers/** (https://www.gwrr.com/careers/)
**Responsibilities:**
* Perform inspection and maintenance of car components ensuring compliance with all federal, state, company and regulatory standards
* Accurately document repairs and maintain required records companying with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, company policies and all other applicable guidelines
* Repair, weld, remove, or replace defective components such as wheels, safety appliances, truck and brake equipment, couplers, yokes, draft gears, and air brake valves or perform other car repair\-related tasks as required
* Perform rerailing and complete repair activities as required including in emergency situations
* Repair, remove, or replace components using jacks, blocks, cutting and heating torches, and other hand tools
* Inspect, measure, and secure lading in open\-top cars
* Operate forklifts, light cranes, and car\-moving equipment
* Collaborate with others on repair strategies and project planning
* Interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and repair instructions
* Assist with projects and perform other duties as assigned
**Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:**
* Full\-time (40 plus hours weekly)
* Varying schedule in a 24/7 work environment that includes nights, holidays, weekends...