Railcar Service Technician I

SHUR-CO•Eddyville, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Railcar Service Technician I works with a team of railcar technicians to install, remove, repair, and maintain Shur-Co cover systems on customer railcars and related equipment. The work is primarily outdoors in summer and winter, including varying and sometimes extreme weather. Duties may involve installing and removing large components, welding, grinding, hammering, riveting, and similar tasks, often from elevated platforms while using personal protective equipment and fall protection. The role is based in Eddyville, Iowa, with occasional travel to customer locations. Five to ten hours of overtime per week is typical; weekend work is typically not required, though occasional weekend work may be needed. The technician uses common hand and power tools, completes required company and customer training and certifications, follows safety requirements, and assists with inventory and other customer support tasks. With proper training, the technician may operate equipment such as forklifts, lifts, trucks, tractors, railcar movers, welding equipment, augers, generators, conveyor belts, and vacuum systems. The position requires reliable attendance, attention to detail, organization, teamwork, and willingness to learn. Advancement levels described in the posting include skilled, advanced, and lead responsibilities beyond the Technician I role. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent education and experience; one to three months of related experience and/or training is listed as an alternative. The employee must be able to pass a forklift certification test and drive a forklift. The work has substantial physical and environmental demands, including standing, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and frequent lifting up to 30 pounds, with occasional lifting over 50 pounds. Full PPE is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use common sense to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Must pass a forklift certification test and be able to drive a forklift.
Ability to work with hands for extended periods and work in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent lifting and moving up to 30 pounds and occasional lifting and moving over 50 pounds.
Dependable attendance, punctuality, accuracy, organization, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with a team.
Ability to work on elevated platforms using PPE and fall protection.

Responsibilities

Install, remove, repair, and maintain cover-system components on railcars using common hand and power tools.
Follow Shur-Co and customer safety rules and directions while performing railcar repairs.
Complete required training and certifications.
Perform maintenance and repair tasks on Shur-Co- and customer-owned equipment.
Operate equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, trucks, tractors, railcar movers, welding equipment, augers, generators, conveyor belts, and vacuum systems after proper training.
Perform non-standard maintenance and support functions when requested by customers.
Unload parts shipments and store inventory in designated locations.
Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory activities.
Travel to customer locations to repair and service railcar cover systems.
Provide attention to detail, follow company policies, and work with team members to support productivity and efficiency.
Assemble items as instructed by the supervisor and organize materials in designated locations.
Follow safety directives and protocols, identify potential hazards or violations, and help maintain personnel and facility safety.
Support quality assurance and continuous quality improvement.
Perform other related duties as required by organizational needs.