Railcar Repair Technician
About The Position
The Railcar Repair Technician conducts all aspects of repair and maintenance on tank cars, demonstrating leadership and teamwork while maintaining a strong focus on safety. The role includes inspecting railcars for compliance, completing repairs using current procedures, meeting customer expectations, and ensuring invoicing, inspection, and work-order information is complete. The technician must maintain required certifications and demonstrate familiarity with AAR rules and regulations. Other work-related tasks may be assigned. The position requires work in all types of weather and travel of up to 50%, including weekly local travel, regional day trips, and potential overnight travel. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Starting pay is $27.42 per hour, with a stated pay range of $24.68 to $30.16 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to problem-solve and make decisions.
- Ability to use hand tools and equipment, including pipe wrenches, pry bars, wrenches, ratchets, and tools for chipping or grinding weld slag or spatter.
- Ability to complete basic railcar repairs and inspections.
- Customer-relations and interpersonal skills, and ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work safely and follow proper procedures.
- Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Travel availability of up to 50%, including weekly local travel, regional day trips, and potential overnight travel as needed.
- Ability to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from the ground surface.
- Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated heights.
- Ability to perform a FIT Test and wear a respirator.
- Must pass a company physical exam, drug screening, and background check.
Responsibilities
- Conduct tank car repairs and maintenance using current repair procedures.
- Inspect railcars for compliance and perform repairs as necessary.
- Meet customer expectations and requirements to support customer satisfaction.
- Complete and maintain invoicing, inspection, and work-order information.
- Maintain required certifications and demonstrate familiarity with AAR rules and regulations.
- Complete other work-related tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Benefits effective on day one.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance.
- Company-paid sickness and accident income.
- 401(k) matching.
- Annual safety shoe reimbursement and prescription safety wear.
- Holiday pay (10 total).
- Vacation.
- Marmon employee discount program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
