Career Mobile Repair Technician

Trinity Industries; Keysville (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Industries is seeking a Career Technician, Mobile Repair at our Keysville, VA site. The technician will inspect railcars, perform repairs per current procedures, and ensure accurate documentation and customer satisfaction.

The role requires experience in railcar maintenance, ability to work in confined spaces and at heights, and familiarity with AAR rules and safety practices. Valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years in railcar maintenance or manufacturing, or proficiency in listed disciplines.
• Ability to read engineered drawings.
• Railcar knowledge or welding/valve/mechanical experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Ability to work within confined spaces and at heights.
• Ability to learn major railcar components and AAR rules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct railcar inspections to ensure cars are in compliance.
• Perform repairs as necessary while always using current repair procedures.
• Meet customer expectations to deliver an exceptional experience.
• Ensure accurate invoicing, inspection, and work order information.
• Pass required NDT disciplines and function-specific certifications, incl. tank car welding.
• Participate in safety assessments and equipment inspections.
• Work within confined spaces and from elevated heights as required.
• Create hot work permits and monitor confined space safety.
• Perform outlined work under supervision of site/crew leader.
• Follow all safety rules and practices.
• May participate in safety committees or initiatives.
• Complete basic onboard safety and quality training.

Skills

Railcar maintenance

Welding

Air Brake Testing

Gasket Valves & Fasteners

BLTII

PTII

VTII

Coating Inspector

Coating Applicator

AAR rules knowledge

Confined space work

Elevated heights work

Driver's license

Railcar inspection

Field manual knowledge

Job description

Job Description - Career Mobile Repair Technician (2600805)

Job Description

Career Mobile Repair Technician - ( 2600805 )

Description

Trinity Railis hiring aCareer Technician, Mobile Repair at our Keysville, VA site.

Our products are an integral part of the supply chain that helps fuel our lives and our economy. Over the last 85 years, Trinity Industries has grown to over 6,000 employees strong with the common purpose ofDelivering Goods, For the Good of All.

TheCareer Technician, Mobile Repair position is a great opportunity for a resilient, team-minded individual who doesn’t stray away from a challenge.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct railcar inspections to ensure cars are in compliance
• Perform repairs as necessary while always using current repair procedures.
• Meet the expectations and requirements of all customers to ensure we deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Ensure all necessary invoicing, inspection, and work order information is accurate and complete.
• Has the 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.
• Actively participate in safety assessments and equipment inspections
• Ability to work within confined spaces and from elevated heights as required to perform work.
• Able to perform confined space monitoring and create hot work permits.
• Perform outlined work under supervision of site or crew leader
• Follows all safety rules and practices
• May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
• Understand and complete all basic required on-board training in regard to safety and quality
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What you'll need:

• Minimum of 1.5 years’ experience in railcar maintenance or manufacturing or proficient in one or more of the following disciplines: Air Brake Testing, Welding, Gasket Valves and Fasteners, BLTII, PTII, VTII, Qualified Coating Applicator, Qualified Coating Inspector, Qualified Abrasive Blaster or other qualifications as applicable
• Basic understanding of how to read engineered drawings
• Any type of Welding/Valve/Mechanical experience or railcar knowledge is preferred
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record
• Ability to work within confined spaces and from elevated heights as required to perform work
• Ability to perform confined space monitoring and create hot work permits
• Ability to learn all major railcar components and basic functions
• Ability to understand Field Manual of the AAR Interchange rules
• Ability to use hand tools such as hammers, torches, wrenches, hydraulic jacks, pneumatic tools, and others as required
• May be required to mentor/train lower-level technicians
• Valid Drivers License and clean driving record