Field Railcar Maintenance Mechanic

Road & Rail Services; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 97,424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays & vacation

Safety incentive programs

Boot allowance

PPE provided

Career advancement

Promote-from-within

Job summary

Road & Rail Services is seeking an experienced Field Railcar Maintenance Mechanic based in Madison, Indiana. This role supports railcar inspection, welding, maintenance, and repair projects at customer and railroad locations, with travel required.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on freight railcar repair experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work independently in field settings. Entry-level experience is not adequate.

Qualifications

• Previous freight railcar maintenance or repair experience.
• Welding experience, including stick welding.
• Knowledge of freight railcar components and repair procedures.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience safely using mechanical and welding equipment.
• Ability to accurately complete repair and inspection documentation.
• Ability to work independently at field locations.
• Willingness and ability to travel based on operational needs.
• Valid driver's license.
• Dependable attendance and a strong commitment to safety.
• 4G and 5G welding experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect freight railcars for defects, damage, wear, and maintenance needs.
• Identify repairs and determine appropriate corrective work.
• Perform authorized mechanical repairs on railcars and components.
• Complete stick welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication work.
• Service and lubricate railcar components as required.
• Perform railcar preparation and required stenciling.
• Safely use welding equipment, hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment.
• Complete inspection reports, repair records, and other required documentation.
• Operate company vehicles and equipment when assigned.
• Maintain tools and work areas in safe operating condition.
• Perform work according to customer, company, and applicable AAR requirements.
• Follow all railroad, customer, and company safety procedures.

Skills

Freight railcar maintenance

Welding (stick)

Mechanical troubleshooting

Field work

Driver's license

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Field Railcar Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Madison, IN
Pay: $28.00–$34.00 per hour, based on experience
Job Type: Full-Time
Travel: Required

Experienced Railcar Repair Professionals Wanted

Road & Rail Services is hiring an experienced Field Railcar Maintenance Mechanic based in Madison, Indiana. This position supports railcar inspection, welding, maintenance, and repair projects at various customer and railroad locations.

We're looking for someone who already has hands‑on experience working with freight railcars and is comfortable taking those skills into the field. You'll need to be mechanically capable, confident performing repairs, and prepared to travel as assignments require.

Previous railcar repair and welding experience are required. This is not an entry-level railroad position.

If you have worked as a Railroad Carman, Railcar Mechanic, Freight Car Repairer, or similar railroad mechanical professional, this may be a strong opportunity to continue building your career.

What You'll Do

• Inspect freight railcars for defects, damage, wear, and maintenance needs
• Identify repairs and determine appropriate corrective work
• Perform authorized mechanical repairs on railcars and components
• Complete stick welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication work
• Service and lubricate railcar components as required
• Perform railcar preparation and required stenciling
• Safely use welding equipment, hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment
• Complete inspection reports, repair records, and other required documentation
• Operate company vehicles and equipment when assigned
• Maintain tools and work areas in safe operating condition
• Perform work according to customer, company, and applicable AAR requirements
• Follow all railroad, customer, and company safety procedures

What We're Looking For

This position requires an experienced railcar repair professional who can contribute with limited supervision.

Qualified candidates should have:

• Previous freight railcar maintenance or repair experience
• Welding experience, including stick welding
• Knowledge of freight railcar components and repair procedures
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting abilities
• Experience safely using mechanical and welding equipment
• Ability to accurately complete repair and inspection documentation
• Ability to work independently at field locations
• Willingness and ability to travel based on operational needs
• Valid driver's license
• Dependable attendance and a strong commitment to safety
• 4G and 5G welding experience is strongly preferred.

Travel & Work Conditions

This is a traveling position based in Madison, IN. Employees will travel to customer sites, railroad facilities, and project locations based on business needs. Travel frequency and assignment duration may vary.

Railcar repair is physically active work performed in railroad and industrial environments. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions and around tracks, railcars, heavy equipment, moving machinery, dirt, and noise.

Pay & Benefits

$28.00–$34.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Road & Rail Services offers:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Weekly safety incentive opportunities
• Annual steel-toe boot allowance
• Company-provided PPE
• Career advancement opportunities
• Promote-from-within environment

Since 1987, Road & Rail Services has provided railcar repair, inspection, field maintenance, terminal operations, and other rail-related services throughout North America.