Freight Car Repairer; Roanoke, VA)

Requisition 40255:
Freight Car Repairer (Roanoke, VA) 2026

Please note, applying for a position outside of your department will require a departmental release.

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The Mechanical team at Norfolk Southern is crucial to the maintenance and reliability of our rolling stock and equipment. We focus on the inspection, repair, and improvement of locomotives and freight cars, ensuring they operate safely and efficiently across our network. Our team employs advanced technologies and best practices to optimize performance and minimize downtime while adhering to stringent safety regulations.

Collaborating closely with other departments, we strive to enhance operational efficiency and support the company's strategic objectives. Join us in driving the future of rail transportation through exceptional mechanical expertise and innovation!

Work shall consist of rail car repairing, inspection, and maintenance in accordance with federal and AAR regulations.

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety and operations
• Inspect car components for compliance with AAR and FRA standards.
• Obtain information from computer regarding car components, destination, lading, and repair records and/or to file data such as repair information, bad orders, and car releases.
• Able to proficiently use cutting torch in all positions.
• Must qualify in SMAW and FCAW welding processes that include 2F, 3F and 4F positions.
• Operate forklifts, light cranes, and car moving equipment.
• Operate various vehicles, maybe required to obtain CDL for operation of Locomotive Service truck.
• Rerail cars and locomotives by using rerailing equipment and perform other work associated with wreck service on the railroad.
• Straighten, fabricate, and replace steel parts such as: grab irons, handholds, ladders, ladder brackets, and sill steps.
• Repair, remove, or replace defective components such as wheels, safety appliances, truck and brake equipment, couplers, yokes, draft gears, and air brake valves, weld broken parts or secure new parts.

• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
• Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, or safety-toe boots
• Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations
• Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
• Must pass all required assessments
• Must pass a background screening
• This position is governed by a union agreement and membership is required
• Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test

• Heavy work, lifting to 50 pounds occasionally
• Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb
• Walk long distances over uneven terrain
• Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
• Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis

• Understand oral and written communication
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Provide clear instructions and directions
• Mechanical aptitude

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Mechanical experience

• One or more years of welding and fabrication experience
• Carman apprenticeship
• Veterans and transitioning service members are encouraged to apply. Military roles that often transition well to this…