Career Mobile Repair Technician/Driver

Trinity Industries; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TrinityRail in Bluffton, IN is seeking a Career Technician, Mobile Repair/Driver to inspect and repair railcars, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across field operations. You will read drawings, perform repairs, and document work details for customer invoicing.

The role requires 1.5+ years in railcar maintenance or related work, with welding or mechanical experience preferred, and a valid driver's license, plus ability to pass DOT medical and road tests.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of railcar maintenance or manufacturing experience or proficiency in listed qualifications.
• Ability to read engineered drawings.
• Welding/valve/mechanical experience preferred.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to pass required DOT medical/physical.

Responsibilities

• Conduct railcar inspections to ensure compliance with repair procedures.
• Perform repairs using current repair procedures to meet customer expectations.
• Maintain accurate invoicing, inspection, and work order information.
• Mentor/train lower-level technicians as needed.
• Follow all safety rules and participate in safety assessments.

Skills

Railcar maintenance

Reading blueprints

Welding experience

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Career Mobile Repair Technician/Driver (2600458)

TrinityRail is hiring a Career Technician, Mobile Repair/Driver at our Bluffton, IN site. Relocation to the Bluffton area is required.

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

What You'll Do

• Conduct railcar inspections to ensure cars are in compliance
• Perform repairs as necessary using current repair procedures
• Meet customer expectations to deliver exceptional experience
• Ensure accurate invoicing, inspection, and work order information
• Pass required NDT disciplines and functional certifications, including tank car welding, and demonstrate familiarity with AAR rules and regulations
• Actively participate in safety assessments and equipment inspections
• Work within confined spaces and from elevated heights as required
• Perform confined space monitoring and create hot work permits
• Carry out work under supervision of site or crew leader
• Follow all safety rules and practices
• May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
• Complete basic required on-board safety and quality training
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Need

• Minimum 1.5 years’ experience in railcar maintenance or manufacturing, or proficiency in one or more of: Air Brake Testing, Welding, Gasket Valves and Fasteners, BLTII, PTII, VTII, Qualified Coating Applicator, Qualified Coating Inspector, Qualified Abrasive Blaster, or other applicable qualifications
• Basic understanding of how to read engineered drawings
• Any welding/valve/mechanical experience or railcar knowledge is preferred
• Ability to learn all major railcar components and basic functions
• Understanding of the Field Manual of the AAR Interchange rules
• Use of hand tools such as hammers, torches, wrenches, hydraulic jacks, pneumatic tools, and others as required
• May be required to mentor/train lower-level technicians

Requirements to Operate Trinity Rail Vehicle

• Accepted candidates must operate a TrinityRail Mobile Repair Truck; DOT regulated operators may be required
• Possess a current valid driver’s license
• Maintain a clean motor vehicle record check for the previous 3 years (or 7 years if commercial motor vehicle experience is listed)
• Complete and pass a DOT Physical
• Complete and pass a Trinity‑issued road test
• Annual certification and motor vehicle driving record checks apply