Railcar Repair Technician

Position: Railcar Repair Technician 249
Location: Pace

Transco Rail Services As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Transco Rail Services, along with Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) and Procor, delivers full‑service railcar repair and maintenance through a broad North American network of fixed shops and mobile field service teams. Serving freight and tank car fleets across multiple industries, we are committed to safety, compliance, quality, and reliable service.

We are looking for talented team players to join our team and perform all aspects of railcar inspection, maintenance, and repair services for our valued customers. The successful candidate must be able to read and understand engineering drawings and schematics, make railcar repairs in compliance with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Association of American Railroads (AAR) regulations and rules, ensure all company safety and quality standards are met, and keep good records of repair details using both written and electronic tools.

UTLX offers training and certifications to become a fully certified Railcar Repair Technician. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, tuition reimbursement as well as the opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, growth, and progressive thinking are valued.

Primary Job Functions Understand and perform all work outlined under Supervision Conduct railcar inspections to ensure cars comply with all FRA, AAR, and customer requirements

Perform repairs as necessary while always using current safety and quality standards and repair procedures

Perform mechanical repairs to railroad freight cars including tank and hopper cars when required

Occasionally performing welding repairs when needed

Coordinate and complete repairs in an efficient manner and within assigned hours

Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner and report potential hazards.

Notify supervision of any materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of job tasks

Interact well with team members and supervision

Meet the expectations and requirements of all customers to ensure we deliver a best-in-class customer experience

Ensure all necessary invoicing, inspection, and work order information is accurate and complete

Actively participate in safety assessments and equipment inspections

Follow all safety rules and practices

May be involved in safety committees or initiatives

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills Required Have a High School Diploma or GED Demonstrate job-related knowledge including following written instructions

Demonstrate an ability to safely operate machinery including, but not limited to large work vehicles, which may also pull trailers from time to time, and forklifts

Be dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including any overtime

Ability to learn basic railcar knowledge

Proficiency with the use of basic hand and power tools

Ability to learn basic knowledge of how to read Engineering drawings

Ability to pass DOT Requirements is a plus Ability to perform confined space entry or monitoring and create hot work permits

Ability to pass any required NDT disciplines and function specific certifications, which may include tank car welding, and demonstrates strong familiarity with AAR rules and regulations

Ability to obtain the following within 6 - 12 months (timeline and required test depend on specific location):
Welding and Airbrake Test certifications

Any type of welding/mechanical experience or railcar knowledge is a preferred

Must be legal to work in the United State now and in the future without sponsorship requirements

Environmental and Working Conditions The physical environment for this job requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat or cold, wet, humid, or dry and dusty conditions. The employee may be frequently exposed to heights that require the use of fall…