Railcar Inspector / Prep Technician
Road & Rail Services•Sheffield Village, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
Road & Rail Services is hiring a Railcar Inspector / Prep Technician to prepare rail equipment for safe, efficient transportation. This hands-on position combines railcar inspection, cleaning, and basic maintenance support in an active outdoor work environment. The right candidate will be dependable, attentive to detail, and committed to following established safety procedures.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Dependable attendance and punctuality
- Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail
- Ability to work effectively with supervisors and other team members
- Willingness to perform physical work in an outdoor industrial environment
Nice To Haves
- Welding, mechanical repair, industrial maintenance, or similar hands-on experience is preferred but not required.
- Experience with welding, fabrication, mechanical repair, rail equipment, heavy equipment, or industrial maintenance is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Examine railcars for visible damage, wear, fatigue, and other conditions that may affect serviceability
- Clean railcar interiors and exterior work areas using backpack blowers, scrapers, and other assigned tools
- Remove dirt, debris, residue, and potential contaminants before railcars are released
- Assist with opening, inspecting, and closing railcar end doors
- Identify conditions that may require mechanical attention or additional repair
- Report damage, equipment concerns, and unsafe conditions to the appropriate supervisor
- Maintain control of company-issued tools and equipment
- Inspect tools before use and immediately report damaged or missing items
- Follow customer requirements and company work instructions
- Comply with applicable workplace and rail-industry safety standards
- Wear all required personal protective equipment
- Keep assigned work areas orderly and free of avoidable hazards
- Support other railcar preparation and facility duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement benefits with company matching
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Annual steel-toe boot allowance
- Company-provided personal protective equipment
- Opportunities for internal advancement
- Veteran-friendly workplace
- Training and long-term career-development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
