Railcar Repair Technician

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Guardian Rail is proud to operate one of the country's leading freight rail services and transportation companies with a large network of freight and tank car repair facilities, a nationwide network of running repair agents and a rail services division that operates short line railroads and contract switching and transloading sites. We are seeking an experienced Railcar Repair Technician for our Jeffersonville team.

Candidates must have rail industry or similar industrial experience, including welding or mechanical assembly. We offer a sign‑on/retention bonus of $1,500, payable over the first 12 months of employment, and a competitive pay scale based on relevant skills and experience.

• Perform railcar repairs in compliance with FRA and AAR interchange rules
• Conduct pre- and post‑inspections of all assigned railcars
• Comply fully with all safety protocols, including in‑house and OSHA rules, regulations and procedures
• Comply fully with the company's quality program by conforming to in‑house processes and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations
• Keep work area clean and orderly to comply with Guardian Rail, OSHA, and environmental rules and regulations
• Follow written and verbal directions
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Possess a thorough understanding of railcar components and shop work orders
• Understand inventory control
• Assist in disassembly of damaged railcars
• Perform repairs such as, but not limited to, basic mechanics, grinding, and touch‑up painting and decaling on various types of railcars or tank cars as required
• Set up and operate various hand and power tools such as, but not limited to, air arc, plasma cutting, Huck and welding machines and processes, and oxyfuel operation in heating and cutting processes
• Perform interior railcar cleaning
• Complete documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as forklifts, man‑lifts, cranes, backhoes, skid loaders, hoists, or hydraulic booms
• Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight cars utilizing GMAW, FCAW, and/or SMAW welding on carbon steel as well as our internal welding technology training and examination

• High‑school diploma or GED required
• Prior experience as a Carman or Railcar Repair Technician highly desirable
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints
• Basic mechanical knowledge and experience with hand & power tools, including heavier air and electric‑powered tools and cutting torches
• Enjoy outdoor, physical, hands‑on work with frequent standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting required
• Certified E7018 welder preferred
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence and speak and communicate effectively
• Basic math skills and basic understanding of simple mathematical concepts
• Reasoning ability to solve practical problems
• Must fully pass the fitness‑for‑duty examination, pre‑employment physical, and pre‑employment and random drug and alcohol screenings

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid, and dusty conditions. The environment requires working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, in high and low precarious places, as well as in confined spaces. The work type is best described as heavy, hands‑on mechanical work.

• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, smelling, visual acuity, with color and depth perception
• Ability to work in a confined space
• Required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Rail Transportation

Jeffersonville, IN