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Please check email, including spam folders, daily.\nIf you wish to solicit an employee referral for this position, please ensure the employee submits the referral prior to submitting your application.\nDescription\nJoin our team at one of North America's leading railroad companies and embark on a comprehensive three-year training program to become a skilled Freight Car Repairer! As an apprentice in this role, you will gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in inspecting, repairing, and rebuilding freight cars. Every day, you'll be actively involved in conducting inspections, executing scheduled and on-demand maintenance tasks, and skillfully repairing or replacing defective components on our rolling stock. We are powered by our people, will you join our team?\nAccountabilities\nConduct thorough inspections to identify defects, wear, and damages resulting from derailments or collisions.\nCarry out maintenance tasks, including conducting initial terminal air brake tests and pre-trip inspections.\nRepair structural components of rolling stock, involving tasks such as fabricating, cutting, or performing rough finish operations on metal and wood replacement parts. Additionally, fasten or assemble car parts through riveting, bolting, or welding.\nRemove and replace faulty components, such as trucks, shoes, coupler assemblies, or air brake systems.\nPrepare surfaces for painting, welding, and fabrication by cleaning and ensuring proper readiness.\nOperate various tools and equipment safely and effectively, such as acetylene torches, non-power hand tools, power tools, electric and gas welding equipment, and other shop machines, vehicles, and tools.\nCommunicate technical information, job procedure recommendations, and other work-related information verbally and in writing to colleagues, supervisors, contractors, and customers.\nFoster positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers, and skillfully resolve any arising situations.\nEnsure strict compliance with all railroad rules and regulations pertaining to safety, operations, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) guidelines.\nPerform additional assigned duties as required.\nQualifications - Required\nBasic mathematic skills\nValid driver's license\nProficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)\nExperience reading and understanding instructions (examples may include: operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents)\nTo be considered for this position, candidates are required to successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage. For more information go to the FAQs on UP.jobs.\nQualifications - Preferred\nProficient in operating heavy equipment, including but not limited to construction machinery, farm equipment, etc. (Consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)\nExperience working in an environment that necessitates the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection.\nDemonstrated ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, drawing from professional, personal, or volunteer experience.\nProficient in welding or possessing a welding certificate, backed by professional, personal, or volunteer experience.\nSkilled in effectively operating a range of tools required for repairing freight/passenger cars, such as 100-ton jacks, air tools, compressors, generators, welders, hydraulic equipment, or torches.\nFlexibility to work on-call, overtime, various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and potentially 7 days a week.\nWillingness and capability to work in confined and/or small spaces.\nAbility to work safely around large equipment, such as railcars, locomotives, and cranes.\nPhysical Requirements\nTo be considered for employment, candidates must successfully pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT). Please note that this test is separate from the medical exam. For additional details, refer to the FAQs on UP.jobs.\nStanding: The ability to remain standing for more than half of the workday, with occasional opportunities to change positions for comfort.\nWalking and Balance: Being capable of frequent walking and maintaining balance on various surfaces. Candidates should also exhibit coordinated hand movements to grasp, place, or move objects.\nLifting and Push/Pull: The capacity to push and pull objects weighing up to 93 lbs and lift items weighing up to 85 lbs. 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