Career Mobile Repair Technician

Trinity Industries; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Rail in Keysville, VA is hiring a Career Technician, Mobile Repair to inspect, repair, and maintain railcars, following current procedures and AAR rules. You will ensure safety, complete work orders, and provide excellent customer service at customer sites.

This role requires at least 1.5 years in railcar maintenance or related fields, with experience in welding or air brake testing; a valid driver's license and ability to work in confined spaces are expected.

Qualifications

• 1.5 years’ railcar maintenance or manufacturing experience or proficiency in areas such as Air Brake Testing, Welding, Gasket Valves and Fasteners, BLTII, PTII, VTII, etc.
• Ability to read engineered drawings.
• Railcar knowledge or welding/valve/mechanical experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Ability to learn railcar components and AAR field manual rules.
• Ability to use common hand tools as required.
• Mentor/train lower-level technicians may be required.
• Valid Drivers License and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct railcar inspections to ensure compliance.
• Perform repairs using current repair procedures.
• Meet customer expectations to deliver exceptional service.
• Ensure invoicing, inspection, and work orders are accurate.
• Possess qualifications for NDT and related certifications as applicable.
• Participate in safety assessments and equipment inspections.
• Work in confined spaces and at elevated heights as required.
• Create hot work permits and monitor confined spaces.
• Complete tasks under supervision of site or crew leader.
• Follow all safety rules and practices.
• May participate in safety committees or initiatives.
• Complete basic onboard safety and quality training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Railcar maintenance

Welding

Reading engineered drawings

Confined spaces work

Safety compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Hydraulic jacks

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