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Find your Path and Navigate your future at Compass Rail!
At Compass Rail, we are dedicated to providing top-tier solutions for railcar repair and transloading. With an experienced team and a commitment to excellence, we offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients in the rail transportation industry.
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Position Summary
The In-Plant Lead Technician directs daily operations of assigned technicians while ensuring railcar inspections and repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with AAR, FRA, customer, and company standards.
Leadership & Supervision
- Provide daily direction and assign work to technicians.
- Train, coach, and mentor technicians.
- Monitor productivity, quality, and attendance.
- Report performance concerns to the In-Plant Manager.
Operations
- Perform and verify railcar inspections and repairs.
- Review repair documentation for accuracy.
- Coordinate manpower, materials, and tooling.
- Ensure work complies with AAR, FRA, M-1003, customer, and company requirements.
Administrative & Computer Responsibilities
- Complete and review reports, work orders, labor entries, inspections, and customer documentation.
- Utilize Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, along with company software systems to manage reporting, communication, scheduling, and operational records.
- Maintain accurate electronic records and communicate professionally through email and other business applications.
Customer & Safety Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary day-to-day customer contact.
- Lead safety meetings and enforce safe work practices.
- Ensure technicians comply with company and customer safety requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum three years of railcar or related mechanical experience.
- Leadership experience preferred.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- Pass pre-employment drug screening and required company drug and alcohol testing.
- Pass required background screenings.
Why Join Us?
- Health, Dental, Life, and Vision Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
- 401K on Day 1 with Company Match!
- Bonus Program based on Efficiencies, Quality, Safety, and Customer Satisfaction
- Travel reimbursements and more!
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