Railcar Cleaning Technician

Iron Horse Rail; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Full benefits package

401k match

PPE provided

Job summary

Iron Horse Rail is seeking Railcar Cleaning Technicians in Beaumont, TX. This role involves cleaning railcars and tanks with high-pressure equipment and harsh chemicals, often in confined spaces with full PPE. The work is physically demanding and conducted outdoors in various weather conditions.

We offer competitive hourly pay, a full benefits package, and a clear career path with training and development, emphasizing safety and quality in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform hard physical labor including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with industrial cleaning, hydroblasting, blasting, or tank/railcar work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean interiors and exteriors of railcars and tanks using high-pressure equipment and industrial chemicals.
• Work in confined spaces, wearing full PPE (chemical suits, respirators, supplied air).
• Handle and dispose of industrial waste properly.
• Perform minor disassembly, inspection, and care of cleaning equipment.
• Follow strict safety procedures daily.

Skills

Physical labor

Confined spaces

PPE compliance

Safety-minded

Industrial cleaning

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Railcar Cleaning Technician

Location: Beaumont, TX
Shift: Day and/or Evening Shift

Iron Horse Rail Services is hiring Railcar Cleaning Technicians to join our team. This is tough, industrial work - not janitorial cleaning. Our technicians work in confined spaces, wear chemical suits and supplied air, and use heavy-duty cleaning equipment to prepare railcars and tanks for safe reuse.

What You'll Do

• Clean the interiors and exteriors of railcars and tanks using high-pressure equipment and industrial chemicals.
• Work in confined spaces, wearing full PPE (chemical suits, respirators, supplied air).
• Handle and properly dispose of industrial waste.
• Perform minor disassembly, inspection, and care of cleaning equipment.
• Follow strict safety procedures every day.

What We're Looking For

• Comfortable with hard physical labor (lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing, crouching, working outdoors in heat/cold).
• Able to work safely in confined spaces and at heights.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with industrial cleaning, hydroblasting, blasting, or tank/railcar work is a big plus.
• Must be reliable, safety-focused, and willing to learn.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with growth opportunities.
• Full benefits package (health, 401k match, PTO, company-provided PPE).
• Career path in railcar services with training and development.
• A team-driven work culture focused on safety and quality.