Car Repairman Apprentice

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs.

Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team. One Watco.

What You Can Expect from Watco

• Award-winning culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

General Purpose

Responsible for rail car inspection and maintenance in accordance with FRA and AAR Regulations. Must re-rail cars and provide estimate damages at derailment sites, make out billing repair cards in compliance with AAR office manual, and identify AAR/FRA violations when present on railcars.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Able to use cutting torch in all positions without damage to adjoining parts, and complete 5F welding qualification test for pipe.
• Ensures that all federal requirements and company guidelines are met, and that all safety rules are followed when performing duties.
• Able to read and understand blue prints.
• Able to perform foreign car repairs as well as fleet car repairs.
• Complies with FRA & AAR rules when making car repairs.
• Keep good record of repairs made.
• Be able to operate mobile crane, wheel truck and forklift.
• Work closely with other departments at derailment sites.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school education or general education (GED) or 3 to 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience.