Lead Technician, Mobile Repair/Mechanical

Trinity Industries; Texas; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Rail in Sunray, TX is seeking a Lead Technician for Mobile Repair/Mechanical to inspect and repair railcars, ensuring compliance with standards and safety procedures.

You will lead repair projects, verify invoicing and work orders, and maintain strong customer relations while traveling to various locations as required. Knowledge of AAR rules and advanced railcar expertise is a plus.

Qualifications

• Welding experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Ability to use all types of hand tools.
• Must meet DOT requirements to operate CMVs under 26k GVWR.
• DOT physical and Trinity road test completion may be required.
• Subject to annual certifications of violations and driving record checks.

Responsibilities

• Inspect railcars to ensure compliance with standards.
• Perform repairs using current procedures.
• Ensure accurate invoicing, inspection, and work orders.
• Lead safety assessments and participate in safety initiatives.
• Create complex orders for billing and final sign-offs on completed work.
• Travel to remote locations and work at customer sites as needed.

Skills

Welding experience

Valid driver’s license

Clean driving record

Hand tools

Willingness to travel

DOT requirements experience

Job description

Job Description - Lead Technician, Mobile Repair/Mechanical (2601009)

Job Description

Lead Technician, Mobile Repair/Mechanical - ( 2601009 )

Description

Trinity Railis hiring aLead Technician, Mobile Repair/Mechanical-at ourSunray, TXplant.

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.

TheLead 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 participates in safety assessments, equipment inspections.
• Able to perform confined space monitoring and create hot work permits.
• Follow all safety rules and practices.
• May be involved in safety committees or initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Meets level 3 requirements and has advanced railcar knowledge.
• Advance skills in reading engineering drawings.
• Ability and familiarity to perform repairing valves.
• Able to do final sign offs on completed work.
• Ability to create complex orders for billing.
• Inspects cars and complete BRC Certified to conduct Dye Penetrant Level 2, ability to become Bubble Lead II and Airbrake test certified
• Performs at Level 3 and serves as active leader for all levels of hourly workers
• Visits and work with customers at remote locations
• Responsible for leading assigned call out from site manager

Qualifications

Whatyou'llneed:

• Candidates must be willing to travel and work in required locations.
• Welding experience preferred
• Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record required
• Ability to use all types of hand tools
• Must meet DOT requirements to operate CMVs less than 26k GVWR
• Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements to operate a Trinity Rail vehicle
• Accepted candidates will be required to operate a TrinityRail Mobile Repair Truck, with some trucks that requires a DOT regulated driver.
• Possess a current valid driver’s license
• Must have a clean motor vehicle record check for the previous 3 years.
• A clean driving record means the employee has not been held at fault for a car accident, or arrested on charges of violating vehicle and traffic laws
• Candidates who will be operating DOT regulated repair trucks must meet the following requirements in addition to the minimum requirements above.
• If previous Commercial Motor Vehicle experience is listed, the motor vehicle record check will be for the previous 7 years
• Must complete and pass a DOT Physical
• Complete and Pass a Trinity issued road test
• Trinity will inquire to previous employers for commercial motor vehicle operation
• Subjected to annual certification of violations
• Subject to motor vehicle driving records periodically