Railcar Technician I

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

Transco Rail Services, part of Marmon Holdings, provides railcar repair and maintenance through a North American network of fixed shops and mobile field service teams. The Railcar Technician conducts repair and maintenance on tank cars, including inspections and repairs needed to ensure compliance. The role requires safety-conscious work, good leadership and teamwork, customer service, and accurate completion of invoicing, inspection, and work-order information. The technician must maintain required certifications, including tank car welding certifications, and demonstrate familiarity with AAR rules and regulations. Other work-related tasks may be assigned. The position is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and works Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Occasional overtime is required. Weekly local travel and day trips are expected, with occasional overnight stays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Mechanical aptitude and the ability to problem-solve and make decisions.
Ability to use hand tools and other equipment, including pipe wrenches, pry bars, wrenches, ratchets, and equipment for chipping and grinding weld slag or spatter.
Ability to handle and successfully complete basic railcar repairs and inspections.
Good interpersonal and customer-relations skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
Ability and willingness to continually improve railcar repair skills and knowledge.
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to stoop for extended periods and routinely move between kneeling and standing.
Ability to wear a respirator.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from the ground.
Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated heights.
Ability to work in confined spaces and physically fit through a man-way opening as small as 20 inches in diameter.
Ability to pass a company physical exam.

Nice To Haves

Welding background.
Ability to work legally in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship (preferred).

Responsibilities

Conduct tank-car repair and maintenance using current repair procedures.
Inspect railcars for compliance and perform repairs as necessary.
Meet customer expectations and requirements to ensure satisfaction with work.
Complete all necessary invoicing, inspection, and work-order information.
Maintain required certifications, including tank-car welding certifications, and remain familiar with AAR rules and regulations.
Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.