This is a Job Description for a Mechanical Railcar Technician in Meridian, Mississippi

 

Summary: Recognized as one of Crain’s “Best Places to Work in Chicago” as well as a 2022 “Great Places to Work” by the Great Place to Work Institute Inc., Sasser prides itself on supporting an employee-driven, opportunity-based culture that empowers, recognizes, and rew­­ards its employees. From highly competitive benefits to exciting employee events to organic, grassroots philanthropy and volunteerism, Sasser is an awesome place to begin and grow your career. We are a fourth-generation, family-held transportation asset services and management company with roots dating to 1928. Sasser’s six subsidiary units are leaders in providing commercial- and industrial-focused rail, automotive, containerized shipping, and aviation transportation equipment solutions including asset leasing, fleet administration management, asset repair and maintenance, and innovative technology services.

 

Duties & Responsibilities: Learn and adhere to all CFRS safety procedures. Learn the basic flow and logistics of railroad industry and repair business. Keep work area clean and in orderly manner to comply with CFRS, OSHA and environmental rules and regulations. Follow written and verbal directions and have basic math, reading, and writing skills, while effectively working in a team environment including but not limited to BRC work order understanding and execution without instructional intervention. Thorough understanding of railcar, components and/or shop work order. Blow off railcars and inspect condition. Confirm railcar is clean, dry and free from foreign objects prior to blasting. Cover car parts with protective materials (burlap, paper, cloth) to prevent blast media from damaging sensitive railcar components. Remove cover material after blasting. Operate blasting equipment, internal/external, to prepare railcar surface for coatings or surface cleanliness based on individual railcar blasting requirements. Surface preparation of non-railcar components using various blast media methods. Change various hose sizes and nozzle when necessary. Clean, maintain and properly store equipment. Dismantle, assemble and adjust blasting equipment, as necessary, to ensure equipment operates per manufacturers specifications. Adjust equipment as is necessary to perform efficient and proper blasting, including but not limited to, grit recovery systems. Move and position scaffolding as necessary. Assist finishing department as required. Perform blast profile measurements by use of profile tape and dial indicator. Set-up and operate various hand and power tools such as, but not limited to, blasting equipment, grinders, wire and sanding discs, etc. Successfully complete this positions "Education/Formal Training" requirements. Wear PPE in appropriate areas

 

Requirements and Qualifications: Education/Formal Training: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suit and BRC generation software/ shop operating system. Ability to deliver high level of customer service via phone and face to face interaction. Team player. Effective listening skills. Highly effective communication skills verbally and in writing. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

 

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.