Career Technician, Mobile Repair

United States; Vidor (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Industries in Vidor, TX is seeking a Career Technician, Mobile Repair to inspect and repair railcars, following current procedures and safety rules. You will read drawings, perform tasks, and work with the crew to meet customer expectations.

Qualifications emphasize welding experience, reading engineered drawings, and familiarity with AAR rules. You may mentor junior technicians and must have a valid driver’s license and clean record.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1.5 years in railcar maintenance or related disciplines as listed.
• Ability to read engineered drawings.
• Previous experience with valves/mechanical systems preferred.
• Must have welding experience.
• Familiarity with AAR rules is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct railcar inspections to ensure compliance.
• Perform repairs following current procedures.
• Meet customer expectations for exceptional service.
• Ensure accurate invoicing, inspection and work orders.
• Possess capability to pass required NDT disciplines and certifications.
• Participate in safety assessments and equipment inspections.
• Work in confined spaces and at heights as required.
• Create hot work permits and monitor confined spaces.
• Under supervision, complete outlined tasks.
• Follow safety rules; participate in safety initiatives.
• Learn on-board training related to safety and quality.

Skills

Railcar maintenance

Welding

Air Brake Testing

Gasket Valves and Fasteners

BLTII

PTII

VTII

Qualified Coating Inspector

Qualified Abrasive Blaster

Railcar knowledge

Confined spaces

Job description

Job Description - Career Technician, Mobile Repair (2601047)

Job Description

Career Technician, Mobile Repair - ( 2601047 )

Description

TrinityRailis hiring aCareer Technician, Mobile Repair at our Vidor, TX 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 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 Valve/Mechanical experience or railcar knowledge is preferred
• · Must have previous welding Experience
• · 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