Rail Systems Technician — Hands-On, Travel‑Heavy Role

Whiting Corporation; 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

Whiting Corporation is seeking a Rail Technician to provide rail and technical services for transportation and commercial clients. You will handle hands-on repairs, supervise site personnel, and offer customer support for parts and orders.

The role requires frequent travel, strong communication skills, and a valid driver's license. We offer a competitive pay range of $35 - $40 per hour based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Prior transportation installation and repair experience preferred.
• Frequent travel within a 4‑hour radius required.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide rail and technical services for transportation clients.
• Supervise site personnel and contractors.
• Assist engineers in developing transportation project drawings.

Skills

Ability to read blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams

Strong communication skills

Mechanical experience with gear reducers and drive systems

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

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