Car Inspector/repairperson

5 days ago


Windsor, Canada The Essex Terminal Railway Company Full time

**Company Overview**

The Essex Terminal Railway (ETR) is a switching (or short line) railway operating in Windsor, LaSalle and Amherstburg. ETR has been providing rail service to local industries since 1902.

**General Job Description**

In this role you will be responsible for inspecting and repairing railcars to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Railcar repairs may include welding, replacing, straightening and fabricating and painting components.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Examines railcar components for structural defects and obstructions
- Operate hand held scanner
- Turns hand wheel to test brakes and ascertain that they are in operating condition
- Inspects and tests air hoses for leakage
- Inspects wheel trucks for dragging equipment
- Prepares reports on findings
- Remove and replace couplers, airline gaskets, hoses or other components
- Paint cars and car components
- Inspect, repair or replace steel sections
- Straighten or fabricate, then replace steel parts
- Operate acetylene torches for cutting and/or shaping metals parts and operate electrical and gas welding equipment
- Operate forklifts, Scissor Lifts and other shop equipment
- Working at heights training
- Working in confined space
- Operate vehicles, pick-up trucks to transport workers
- Re-rail cars and locomotive by using re-railing equipment
- Tag cars in need of immediate repairs
- Put up Blue Flags at both ends of a track and lock the switches with private locks
- Perform other related duties as required

**Job Requirements**
- High School Diploma or equivalent required, college/university preferred
- Welding certificate is preferred
- Previous experience in rail car repairs an asset
- Ability to set priorities, establish and execute a plan of action
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving abstract
- Must be able to work outside in all kinds of weather
- Good hearing and vision / Good hand-eye coordination and mechanical aptitude
- Pass pre-employment medical / Criminal Background Check

**What ETR has to Offer**
- Competitive benefits package and Company pension plan
- Stable employment in a dynamic environment
- Opportunity for advancement

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $18.57-$23.21 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We are a federally regulated railway that mandates all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Work Location: One location


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