Rail Service Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K

401K Matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading rail services provider in Monee, Illinois, is seeking a Rail Service Technician to provide rail and technical services for transportation clients. The role involves hands-on repairs, supervision of site personnel, and customer support. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to read schematics. Offering competitive pay of $35 - $40 per hour and comprehensive benefits including 401K and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Mechanical experience with gear reducers and drive systems is a plus.
• Strong communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide rail and technical services for transportation clients.
• Perform hands-on transportation repairs and supervise site personnel.
• Prepare required reports and administrative paperwork.

Skills

Ability to read blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams

Strong communication skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Mechanical experience with gear reducers and drive systems

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.