Railcar Assistant

Saint Joseph, MO 64507

Posted:

09/18/2026

Employment Type:

Contract

Job Number:

LW280875918

Pay Rate:

$20 / hour

Job Description

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Railcar Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

•This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position.

 Assist welders, fitters, and mechanics with railcar and fabrication shop tasks.

 Perform groundwork including coupling/uncoupling cars, and properly aligning switches.

 Complete pre- start up switch engine inspection and recognize problems and complete daily

checklist.

 Safely operate the switch engine including start-up/shut down.

 Perform basic switch engine maintenance (e.g., changing brake shoes, adjusting air brake

piston travel).

 Adhere to safety rules of switching outside and inside the shop.

 Assist with track maintenance (driving spikes, lubing switches, tighten joint bars, and

recognize needed track maintenance).

 Maintain an organized storage yard and safe work environment.

 Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and hand tools safely.

 Perform general shop cleaning, material handling, and basic fabrication support (cutting,

grinding, drilling, prepping).

 Handle scrap, waste, and recyclable materials per company safety and environmental

guidelines.

 Work overtime as the need arises.

Please submit resume to lisaw@imko.com