Mobile Repair Technician I

American Industrial Transport - AITX; Emmetsburg (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

No travel

401K with match

Health, Vision and Dental

Paid time off

On-the-job training

Referral incentives

Boot and eyewear allowances

Job summary

AITX Repair Services in Emmetsburg, IA is seeking a Mobile Railcar Repair Technician to perform repairs and maintenance on railcars, read blueprints, and apply MIG/Flux/Stick welding using hand and power tools. Work follows FRA and AAR rules with detailed repair records.

This role emphasizes safety and quality, with home nightly, no travel, and benefits such as health, vision, dental, 401(k) match, PTO and paid training.

Qualifications

• Must read and write English at a high school level.
• Ability to read basic blueprints and schematics.
• Basic mechanical skills and tape measure reading.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs using hand and power tools and MIG/Flux/Stick Welding.
• Interpret job work orders to perform required repairs.
• Coordinate and complete repairs efficiently within assigned hours.
• Follow safety rules and maintain clean work area per EHS policies.
• Ensure AAR, ARS and customer quality standards are met.

Skills

Read blueprints

English literacy

Tape measure reading

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding: MIG/Flux/Stick

Hand and power tools

Job description

AITX Repair Services is currently seeking candidates to fill our open Mobile Railcar Repair Technician.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Lots of room for growth
• The Ability to be Home Every Night / No Travel.
• 401K with match
• Full Health, Vision and Dental Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Paid on the Job Training
• Referral and safety incentives
• Boot and RX eyewear allowances

A Mobile Railcar Repair Technician at this facility will be responsible for all aspects of railcar repair and maintenance. The team members must be able to read and understand blueprints, make car repairs in compliance with FRA and AAR rules and keep good repair records. As well as ensuring all company guidelines, quality assurance and safety rules are followed and met while performing job duties.

Job Duties

• Perform repairs using hand and power tools and MIG/Flux/Stick Welding
• Interpret job work orders to perform required repairs
• Coordinate and complete repairs in an efficient manner and within assigned hours
• Follow all safety rules, keep work area clean and comply with all AITX EHS Policies
• Ensure AAR, ARS and customer quality assurance standards are met

Job Requirements

• Ability to read and write English at a high school level
• Ability to work in the heat and cold and in all-weather conditions
• Comfortable working around heavy equipment and on top of and under railcars, as well as around railroad tracks.
• Knowledge of machines and tools required to weld, cut and gouge
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions including basic blueprints and schematics.
• Basic mechanical skills and the ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen

Equal Opportunity Employer

AITX is an Equal Opportunity Employer

AITX provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AITX complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the AITX has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.