Mobile Railcar Repair Technician - Entry Level

Trinity Industries; Vidor (TX); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Rail in Vidor, TX is hiring an Entry Technician, Mobile Repair to inspect and repair railcars, ensuring compliance with current procedures and safety standards. This role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and delivering quality service to customers.

You will handle inspections, prepare cars for touch up, use basic tools, and maintain accurate work orders and documentation. A driver’s license and ability to pass required DOT/NDT qualifications are preferred, with opportunities to grow in

Qualifications

• Ability to learn basic railcar knowledge.
• Ability to perform mechanical/assembly repairs.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• DOT requirements knowledge is a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct railcar inspections to ensure cars are in compliance.
• Perform repairs using current procedures.
• Ensure invoicing, inspection, and work order information is accurate and complete.
• Pass required NDT disciplines and function specific certifications as applicable.
• Follow all safety rules and practices.

Skills

Railcar inspections

Mechanical repairs

Reading engineering drawings

Use hand and power tools

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Trinity Rail in Vidor, TX is hiring an Entry Technician, Mobile Repair to inspect and repair railcars, ensuring compliance with current procedures and safety standards. This role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and delivering quality service to customers.

You will handle inspections, prepare cars for touch up, use basic tools, and maintain accurate work orders and documentation. A driver’s license and ability to pass required DOT/NDT qualifications are preferred, with opportunities to grow in