Railcar Service Technician $1500 Sign On Bonus - (Upper Sandusky, OH)

Description

Holland LP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities.

JOB SUMMARY:

Prep railcars for loading  at customer locations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform railcar prepping according to established procedure.
• Safely operate service truck/trailer/RTV.
• Conduct pre-inspection and post-inspection of assigned truck/trailer/RTV/tools/parts.
• Follow all safety procedures, including wearing all appropriate PPE and Blue Flag Rules.
• Participate in meeting objectives for safety, quality, and profitability.
• Create all required reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist in Inventory of material and parts.
• Maintain good communication with customers.
• Follow company and applicable railroad policies and procedures.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping of equipment and site.
• Perform mobile cleaning.
• Continue to develop railcar repair knowledge/experience according to AAR/FRA and company guidelines.
• Learn to utilize any customer related tracking information to determine scheduling.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift & carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Standing, walking, bending, and work safely on Prep railcars for loading.

• Ability to climb in and out of a large truck.
• Ability to climb ladders on a railcar.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Exposure on a regular basis to all outdoor weather conditions.
• Exposure to dust from various grains, fertilizers and minerals.
• Willingness to be available 24/7 for site support and travel up to 50% of the time if needed.
• Willingness to stay overnight in hotels.

QUALIFICATIONS:       

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School diploma or equivalent
• Certified Welder to AWSD15.0 preferred.
• Completed Prepping Training Certification preferred.
• Proven knowledge and experience on prepping. 
• Good interpersonal skills in dealing with customer’s, employee’s management, & vendors.
• Good organizational and paperwork skills.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license- (Terre Haute-Chauffeurs License) and meet the Holland Vehicle Fleet Policy.
• Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland L.P.

Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

About the Company…

Holland L.P. is a $275mm organization headquartered in Crete, IL.  We have over 1,200 employees who provide a variety of contract services within the railroad industry in North America. We strive to set industry standards for both our service expertise and our equipment in fulfilling our mission outlined in our slogan, A Rail Solutions Partnership Unlike Any Other.  In addition, Holland designs and manufactures equipment and products for utilization by our railroad customers, both domestically and internationally.  Our leadership decisions are guided by our core values, which are:  Respect, Family, Partnership, Improvement and Integrity.  Holland Company is wholly-owned by The Curran Group, a privately-held holding company located in Crystal Lake, IL.