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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 4000 employees across North America we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2000 customers.

This position does not pay into the Railroad Retirement Board.

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!

Please watch our career video for more information person in this position will perform railcar inspections prepping and cleaning on various types of railcars equipment maintenance switching and other duties associated with maintaining an efficient switching operation.

Candidate will also make minor repairs meeting railroad standards and specifications to the boxcars such as welding equipment replacement hole patching bottom door track spark strip door straightening floor caulking and floor protrusion smoothing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect the condition of the railcar while stationary.
• Clean and inspect railcars making minor repairs per company standards.
• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Follow all safety rules and regulations
• Welding experience a plus
• Equipment maintenance as needed
• Ability to communicate well with customers co-workers and supervisors

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

• 1-year outdoor work or relatable experience a plus
• High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
• Valid drivers license
• At least eighteen years of age
• Entry Level position

Employment Requirements:

• Pre-employment physical hearing and vision medical review
• Subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing including pre-employment drug screening
• Background screening including criminal and motor vehicle driving history

Relocation:

Must live within 50 miles of assigned location or be willing to relocate.

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

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