Freight Car Repairer - Columbus, OH 2025

Norfolk Southern Corporation • Columbus, OH • 5d ago

Requisition 38795: Freight Car Repairer - Columbus, OH 2025
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Note for Safety-Sensitive Positions: Any safety-sensitive position with Norfolk Southern will require the following pre-employment screenings:
FRA Drug and Alcohol Screen
Medical Screening
Background Check
The Communications and Signals (C&S) team at Norfolk Southern is essential to maintaining the safety and efficiency of our rail operations. We design, install, and maintain advanced signaling systems and communication networks that ensure trains operate smoothly and safely across our network. Our team is committed to implementing innovative technologies that enhance operational reliability while adhering to strict safety standards and regulations. We work collaboratively with various departments to integrate our systems seamlessly, supporting the overall goals of the company. Join us to help shape the future of rail transportation through cutting-edge communication and signaling solutions!
Job Description
Work shall consist of rail car repairing, inspection, and maintenance in accordance with federal and AAR regulations.
Primary Responsibilities
-Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety and operations
-Inspect car components for compliance with AAR and FRA standards.
-Obtain information from computer regarding car components, destination, lading, and repair records and/or to file data such as repair information, bad orders, and car releases.
-Able to proficiently use cutting torch in all positions.
-Must qualify in SMAW and FCAW welding processes that include 2F, 3F and 4F positions.
-Operate forklifts, light cranes, and car moving equipment.
-Operate various vehicles, maybe required to obtain CDL for operation of Locomotive Service truck.
-Rerail cars and locomotives by using rerailing equipment and perform other work associated with wreck service on the railroad.
-Straighten, fabricate, and replace steel parts such as: grab irons, handholds, ladders, ladder brackets, and sill steps.
-Repair, remove, or replace defective components such as wheels, safety appliances, truck and brake equipment, couplers, yokes, draft gears, and air brake valves, weld broken parts or secure new parts.
Job Requirements
-Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
-Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, or safety-toe boots
-Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations
-Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
-Must pass all required assessments
-Must pass a background screening
-This position is governed by a union agreement and membership is required
-Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test
Long Description
Physical Requirements
-Heavy work, lifting to 50 pounds occasionally
-Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb
-Walk long distances over uneven terrain
-Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
-Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis
Skills and Abilities
-Understand oral and written communication
-Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
-Provide clear instructions and directions
-Mechanical aptitude
Minimum Qualifications
-18 years of age or older
-High school diploma or GED
-Mechanical experience
Preferred Qualifications
-One or more years of welding and fabrication

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