Car Repair

Job Purpose

This is a travel position working nights. The shifts are Sunday through Wednesday, and Thursday through Sunday 10‑hour shifts. Lodging is provided as well as Per Diem.

Pay: Starting at $20.00/hr opportunity to take skills tests for pay raises at $0.25 each.
Signing Bonus: $3,000.

Travel: Car Repairer performs maintenance, repair, and modification of rail cars according to FRA, AAR and customer requirements. This includes removal, fabrication, fitment, and welding of railcar parts, components and structures.

• Repair or replace worn mechanical components.
• Fabricate, assemble or disassemble manufactured products.
• Read blueprints, technical drawings and use tape measure.
• Read and understand work orders and record repairs correctly.
• Understand service and repair manuals and apply constraints to repairs and modifications being performed.
• Use oxy/fuel torch, arc welding equipment, and power tools.
• Apply decals, stenciling and touch‑up painting on railcars.
• Perform all duties in compliance with PRS safety policies.
• Perform all duties within time standards allowed.

• Prefer High School Education or GED.
• Skill Level I – 0‑2 years of mechanical or welding experience.
• Skill Level II – 2‑3 years of Carman, mechanical or welding experience.
• Skill Level III – 3‑4 years of Carman, welding and mechanical experience; requires a welding certification.
• Skill Level IV – 5+ years of Carman, welding and mechanical experience; requires a welding certification.

• Skill Level I – 0‑2 years of mechanical or welding experience.
• Skill Level II – 2‑3 years of Carman, mechanical or welding experience.
• Skill Level III – 3‑4 years of Carman, welding and mechanical experience; requires a welding certification.
• Skill Level IV – 5+ years of Carman, welding and mechanical experience; requires a welding certification.

• Strength – be able to push, pull or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Motion – constant standing and walking; frequent bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching, climbing ladders; frequent work below waist level and above shoulder level.
• Vision/Hearing – high noise levels (above 85 decibels).
• Work Environment – work from heights over 6”, on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, rail car floors), around and operating overhead cranes and mobile equipment.
• Emotional Demands – must be able to work alone and in a team setting.
• Safety – this is a safety‑sensitive position; requires work on and around rails and heavy equipment, strict adherence to safety policies (e.g., blue flag) and all PPE requirements.

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match, no waiting period, immediate vesting
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance, HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Time‑Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site‑specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site‑specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site‑specific Relocation and Sign‑on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full‑time/part‑time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.

EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Production – Hourly

Corbin, KY Mobile Repair – 452

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost‑effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities.

In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting‑edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.