Railcar Repair Technician

About the Company

Transco Rail Services is part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings, which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway. We deliver 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.

• The Railcar Repair Technician conducts all aspects of repair and maintenance on tank cars, following current repair procedures.
• Conducts railcar inspections to ensure cars are in compliance and performs repairs as necessary.
• Customer Support – meets the expectations and requirements of all customers to ensure their satisfaction with the work performed.
• Clerical – ensures that all necessary invoicing, inspection, and work order information is complete.
• Maintains all certifications, including tank car welding, and demonstrates strong familiarity with AAR rules and regulations.
• Other work-related tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have mechanical aptitude, ability to problem‑solve, and make decisions.
• Ability to use hand tools such as pipe wrenches, pry bars, wrenches, ratchets, and other equipment to chip and grind weld slag or spatter.
• Must handle and successfully complete basic railcar repairs and inspections.
• Consistently demonstrate skill in customer relations, using good interpersonal skills, and be able to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate welding abilities with an increasing display of performance.
• Ongoing improvement in skill and knowledge of railcar repairs.
• Must work in all types of weather conditions.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong emphasis in welding.

• Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from the ground surface.
• Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to physically fit into a man‑way opening as small as 18 inches in diameter (site applicable).
• Must be able to pass the company physical exam.

Starting Pay: $24.08/hr

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30,000 employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. Our teams thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit, and benefit from expertise and insights from other Marmon companies.