Mobile Railcar Repair Technician - Freightliner Driver Class B CDL

1st Response Rail Service, Inc; Boyertown (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

First Response Rail Service, Inc is seeking a dependable Mobile Railcar Repair Technician who will travel to customer locations in a company-owned Freightliner service truck to inspect, maintain, and repair railcars. This role blends hands-on mechanical and welding work with safe operation of a commercial vehicle.

Responsibilities include mobile inspections, diagnosing problems, repairing brake systems and related components, welding, loading and securing tools, completing pre-trip and post-trip

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class B CDL with a clean driving record.
• Safe operation of a commercial vehicle; DOT/medical requirements.
• Experience in railcar maintenance, welding, or heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Freightliner service truck to and from customer sites.
• Perform mobile inspections, maintenance, and repairs on freight railcars.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine repairs.
• Repair or replace railcar components, including brakes, couplers, doors and safety devices.
• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication as required.
• Load and secure tools and parts; complete trip inspections and records.
• Maintain logs, inspection forms, and service documentation.
• Follow DOT, FRA, OSHA, and site safety requirements; respond to after-hours calls.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Dependable

Ability to travel

Independent worker

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Description

First Response Rail Service, Inc. is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Mobile Railcar Repair Technician who will travel to customer locations in a company-owned Freightliner service truck to inspect, maintain, and repair railcars. This position combines hands-on mechanical and welding work with the safe operation of a commercial vehicle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Freightliner service truck to and from customer sites, rail yards, and repair locations.


• Perform mobile inspections, maintenance, and repairs on freight railcars.


• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate repairs.


• Repair or replace railcar components, including brake systems, couplers, draft systems, doors, handrails, safety appliances, and related equipment.


• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, fabrication, and mechanical work as assigned.


• Load, secure, transport, and maintain tools, equipment, materials, and repair parts.


• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.


• Maintain accurate driver logs, inspection forms, repair records, and service documentation.


• Follow all DOT, FRA, OSHA, customer-site, and company safety requirements.


• Use proper personal protective equipment and maintain a clean, organized service truck and work area.


• Respond to emergency or after-hours mobile repair calls when required.


• Communicate professionally with customers, supervisors, dispatchers, and other employees.


• Perform other railcar repair and operational duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an acceptable driving record.


• Must meet all applicable DOT medical and commercial-driving requirements.


• Previous railcar repair, diesel, heavy-equipment, industrial maintenance, welding, or mechanical experience preferred.


• Ability to safely operate a Freightliner service truck and related equipment.


• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.


• Ability to read work orders, inspection reports, safety procedures, and basic technical documents.


• Must be dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently in the field.


• Must be willing to travel and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.


• Ability to pass all required background checks, drug screenings, and customer-site requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, push, and pull.


• Frequently lift and carry tools, parts, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier lifting may require assistance.


• Safely enter and exit commercial vehicles and access rail equipment.


• Work around moving equipment, uneven surfaces, loud noise, welding fumes, and changing weather conditions.


• Wear required PPE, including steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, and welding protection.