Rail Service Technician

Whiting Corporation And Whiting Sevices, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading transportation service provider is seeking a Rail Service Technician in Kansas City. The role involves providing rail services and technical support for transportation clients, including repairs and project assistance. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and be willing to travel. The company offers a competitive pay range of $35 - $40 per hour along with several benefits including health insurance and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams is essential for the role.
• Mechanical experience with gear reducers and drive systems is a plus.
• Prior installation and repair experience in transportation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on transportation repairs and supervision on site.
• Support customers with parts and installation orders.
• Assist engineers in developing project drawings and reports.

Skills

Ability to read blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams

Strong communication skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Mechanical systems knowledge

Job description

Rail Service Technician

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

Weare 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.