Rail Car Field Technician — Temp-to-Hire

Top Prospect Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Prospect Group seeks a Field Technician to perform electrical and mechanical testing on rail cars at the Coney Island Maintenance Yard and remote sites. The role requires reading schematics and manuals, using multi-meters, and leading test procedures with clear communication to customers.

The position offers a 6-month duration with temp-to-hire potential, working Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, in a rail yard environment. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in electrical or mechanical testing.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical school or associate degree preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency with basic hand and power tools.
• Capable of traveling for field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical testing on rail cars at maintenance sites.
• Read piping diagrams, drawings, manuals, and electrical schematics.
• Lead test procedures and document results accurately.
• Interact with customers and communicate assignments clearly.
• Travel to remote sites as needed and support engineering tests.

Skills

Electrical testing

Mechanical testing

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Reading drawings

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Technical school or associate degree in engineering preferred

Tools

Multi-meters

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

PC-based test equipment

Job description

Top Prospect Group seeks a Field Technician to perform electrical and mechanical testing on rail cars at the Coney Island Maintenance Yard and remote sites. The role requires reading schematics and manuals, using multi-meters, and leading test procedures with clear communication to customers.

The position offers a 6-month duration with temp-to-hire potential, working Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, in a rail yard environment. Travel may be required.