Rail Service Technician

Whiting Corporation

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 48,216,000 - 55,104,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401K

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Health Insurance

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Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

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Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A machinery manufacturing company is seeking a Rail Service Technician in Des Moines, IA. The role involves providing rail and technical services, hands-on repairs, and customer support. Candidates should have the ability to read blueprints and a high school diploma or GED. The position offers a pay range of $35 - $40 per hour based on experience and includes several benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

Ability to read blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.
Mechanical experience with gear reducers and drive systems is a plus.
HS diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

Provide rail and technical services for our transportation clients.
Supervise site personnel and contractors for hands-on repairs.
Assist engineers in developing transportation project drawings.

Skills

Ability to read blueprints

Strong communication skills

Mechanical experience with gear reducers

Education

High School diploma or GED

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The Rail Technician will provide rail and technical services for our transportation and commercial clients. This includes service of freight, commuter and transit lifting equipment for railcar and locomotive applications.

Responsibilities And Tasks

Provide rail and technical services for our transportation clients. This will include hands-on transportation repairs, supervision of site personnel and contractors.
Hands-on repairs and supervision of site personnel.
Providing customer support for transportation parts and installation orders
Assists engineers in developing transportation project drawings and technical reports
Preparing required reports and administrative paperwork
Accompanying rail sales personnel for occasional calls and follow-ups
Regular travel required
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Ability to read blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams
Mechanical experience with gear reducers and drive systems a plus
Prior transportation installation and repair experience preferred
Frequent travel within a 4-hour radius required.
Occasional overnight travel outside of the region may be required.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Strong communication skills
HS diploma or GED required

Pay Range: $35 - $40 per hour based on experience, skills and qualifications.

Benefits

401K

401K Matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

We are committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status

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