Experienced Railcar Repair Technician (Travel Required)
Core
Perform mechanical repairs, inspections, and maintenance on railroad freight cars including tank and hopper cars to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Role type
Railcar Repair Technician
Builds
Repaired and maintained railcars for freight and tank car fleets
Domain
Transportation / Rail Infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical repair, railcar inspection, welding, operation of large work vehicles and forklifts, reading engineering drawings, confined space entry, hot work permits, NDT disciplines, AAR rules knowledge
Preferred skills
Tank car qualification experience, DOT Requirements pass, welding/mechanical experience, tank car welding certification
Technologies
Hand and power tools, welding equipment, NDT equipment
Responsibilities
Conduct railcar inspections to ensure compliance with FRA and AAR requirements, perform mechanical repairs to railroad freight cars, occasionally perform welding repairs, coordinate and complete repairs within assigned hours, maintain work area safety and orderliness, interact with team members and supervision, ensure accurate invoicing and work order information, participate in safety assessments and committees.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC