Jobs at Guardian Rail, LLC

Manages quality assurance operations at a freight railcar repair facility. Leads QA team members, assigns inspection duties, enforces quality programs and customer specifications, ensures compliance with AAR, FRA, and regulatory standards, oversees budgets and performance, delivers quality training, and supports multiple facilities as needed. Requires manufacturing supervision experience, railcar and tank car expertise, quality auditing knowledge, and certifications in railcar inspection, welding, non-destructive testing, and air brakes.

Operates and moves freight locomotives, railcars, and related equipment in compliance with FRA, AAR, and company rules. Monitors speed, brakes, gauges, track conditions, signals, and equipment; switches and assembles trains; interprets orders and communications; completes reports and inspections; and supports rail-related maintenance. The role requires outdoor work, heavy lifting, climbing, PPE use, physical and drug screening, and compliance with railroad safety procedures.

Operates freight locomotives, railcars, and trains safely under FRA, AAR, and company rules. Conducts switching and train assembly, monitors equipment, gauges, brakes, track conditions, and signals, and communicates movement instructions. Inspects railcars and equipment, prepares reports and switch lists, handles train orders, and services customers. The role also includes outdoor work, minor track repair, locomotive servicing, and other rail duties, with significant physical demands and exposure to weather, noise, moving equipment, and heights.