Waco Carman

Company: American Dedicated Rail Services (ADRS)

American Dedicated Rail Services is a Jacksonville, Florida based railroad services company founded in 2020 to provide the industry with a customer-centric approach to railroading. We are a relationship-driven company that believes strong partnerships build a great business.

We are committed to safely and efficiently serving the railroad industry and our customers. Our proactive customer-centric approach achieves the results that our customers expect, along with the satisfaction of knowing they have a partner in the railroad industry.

We are seeking a Railroad Carman that has experience working with GE Express Yard software doing railroad car repair. Must be mechanically inclined and have experience in management.

American Dedicated Rail Services (ADRS) is seeking motivated railroad professionals to join our growing team in Waco, TX. This unique position offers the opportunity to work as both a Carman and Train Crew Member (Conductor/Engineer) based on operational needs.

Successful candidates will be cross-trained and utilized in multiple railroad disciplines, providing greater career growth, skill development, and job diversity. Applicants with experience in either railcar mechanical work, train operations, or both are encouraged to apply.

• Inspect, repair, and maintain freight railcars in accordance with FRA regulations and industry standards.
• Perform air brake inspections and testing.
• Replace and repair railcar components including couplers, draft gear, wheels, brake systems, and safety appliances.
• Complete required inspection and repair documentation.
• Maintain a safe and productive work environment.

• Perform switching operations in industrial and yard environments.
• Safely couple and uncouple railcars.
• Conduct job briefings and comply with railroad operating rules.
• Assist with train movement operations and customer switching assignments.
• Operate locomotives when qualified and assigned.
• Communicate effectively with customers, dispatchers, and fellow crew members.

• Minimum 2 years railroad experience in train operations, railcar repair, or related field.
• FRA-qualified Carman experience preferred.
• Conductor and/or Locomotive Engineer certification preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical railroad work.
• Willingness to travel between company locations as needed.
• Willingness to cross-train and perform multiple railroad functions.

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for advancement and additional railroad certifications.
• Cross-training in multiple railroad crafts.
• Stable, year-round work.
• Growing company with expanding operations throughout the Southeast.

At ADRS, we value employees who are adaptable, safety-focused, and willing to grow. Our team members are given opportunities to develop skills across multiple railroad disciplines, making them more valuable and creating long-term career opportunities.