Railroad Mechanic / Welder

Road & Rail Services•Baltimore, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Road & Rail Services is hiring a Railcar Mechanic / Welder at its Baltimore, Maryland facility. This hands-on role inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs railroad freight cars to help keep equipment operating safely and efficiently. Previous railroad experience is not required, but prior mechanical repair or maintenance experience is required. Welding experience is preferred but not required; employees must be willing to learn welding and complete an AWS D15.1 welding qualification exam when required. The work takes place in a railroad maintenance facility and outdoor industrial environment.

Requirements

Previous hands-on mechanical repair or maintenance experience.
Willingness to learn welding and successfully complete an AWS D15.1 welding qualification exam when required.
Valid state-issued driver's license.
Ability to follow written and verbal repair instructions.
Reliable attendance, strong work ethic, and commitment to safety.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Comfortable performing physically demanding work in an industrial environment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas when required.
Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver tools, equipment, and mechanical components.

Nice To Haves

Welding experience.
Experience in automotive repair and maintenance, diesel truck and engine repair, heavy equipment and construction machinery, tractor and agricultural equipment maintenance, trailer and commercial vehicle repair, industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment, small engine and lawn equipment repair, welding, fabrication, or metalworking.
Previous railroad experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Inspect railcars for worn parts, damaged components, structural defects, and mechanical problems.
Diagnose equipment failures and determine appropriate repair procedures.
Remove, repair, adjust, and replace damaged or defective mechanical components.
Perform maintenance and repairs on railcar brake systems and related equipment.
Conduct Class I air brake tests following applicable railroad procedures.
Use hand tools, power tools, grinders, cutting torches, and specialized mechanical equipment.
Assist with welding, metal cutting, grinding, and fabrication work.
Measure, align, and install replacement components according to repair specifications.
Identify additional maintenance needs and communicate findings to supervisors.
Complete repair documentation, including materials used and labor hours.
Operate forklifts, spotter trucks, and other equipment when properly trained and authorized.
Learn welding and metal preparation techniques and railroad maintenance procedures.
Safely operate cutting torches, grinders, and fabrication equipment.
Complete required welding qualifications, including AWS D15.1, when assigned.