Experienced Railcar Repair Technician (Travel Required)

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. Transco Rail Services, along with Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) and Procor, delivers full-service railcar repair and maintenance through a broad North American network of fixed shops and mobile field service teams. Serving freight and tank car fleets across multiple industries, we are committed to safety, compliance, quality, and reliable service.

Responsibilities

Understand and perform all work outlined under Supervision; Conduct railcar inspections to ensure cars comply with all FRA, AAR, and customer requirements; Perform repairs as necessary while always using current safety and quality standards and repair procedures; Perform mechanical repairs to railroad freight cars including tank and hopper cars when required; Occasionally performing welding repairs when needed; Coordinate and complete repairs in an efficient manner and within assigned hours; Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner and report potential hazards; Notify supervision of any materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of job tasks; Interact well with team members and supervision; Meet the expectations and requirements of all customers to ensure we deliver a best-in-class customer experience; Ensure all necessary invoicing, inspection, and work order information is accurate and complete; Actively participate in safety assessments and equipment inspections; Follow all safety rules and practices; May be involved in safety committees or initiatives; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must have railcar / tank car repair experience; Must be open to project based traveling nationwide; Tank car experience required, preferably 2 years; Have a High School Diploma or GED; Demonstrate job-related knowledge including following written instructions; Demonstrate ability to safely operate machinery including large work vehicles, which may also pull trailers, and forklifts; Be dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtime; Ability to learn basic railcar knowledge; Proficiency with the use of basic hand and power tools; Ability to learn basic knowledge of how to read engineering drawings; Ability to perform confined space entry or monitoring and create hot work permits; Ability to pass required NDT disciplines and function specific certifications, which may include tank car welding, and demonstrates strong familiarity with AAR rules and regulations; Ability to obtain within 6-12 months Welding and Airbrake Test certifications; Must be legal to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship requirements; Moderate to heavy physical effort involved, comfortable lifting 35lbs consistently; Safely climbs, walks, and balances on top of railcars while performing repair work; Follow prescribed safety rules to avoid possible injury

Nice to have

Tank Qualification experience is a plus; Ability to pass DOT Requirements is a plus; Any type of welding/mechanical experience or railcar knowledge is preferred

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement; Medical; Dental; Vision; Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance; Company-paid sickness and accident income; 401k matching; Annual safety shoe reimbursement and prescription safety wear; Holiday pay; Vacation; Marmon employee discount program