Railcar Mechanic: Field Diagnostics & Heavy Repair

Rio Grande Pacific Corporation; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Grande Pacific Corporation’s New Orleans & Gulf Coast Railway is seeking a Railcar Mechanic (Carman) to inspect railcars, diagnose field issues, and perform light and heavy repairs, maintenance, and welding within the assigned geographic area.

Ideal candidates have solid mechanical aptitude, can read FRA regulations, communicate clearly, work well in teams, and endure physically demanding conditions with valid driver’s license and readiness to travel.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to speak English clearly and concisely.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Capable of performing physically strenuous work.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect railcars in a safe and reliable manner per FRA specifications and regulations.
• Provide operational support through field diagnosis, light repair, heavy repair, and routine maintenance of railcars.
• Use mechanical knowledge of machines and tools to support repair and maintenance activities.
• Perform welding and cutting tasks as needed.
• Travel within the assigned geographic area.
• Coordinate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Welding

Communication skills

Reading regulations

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Team coordination

Job description

Rio Grande Pacific Corporation’s New Orleans & Gulf Coast Railway is seeking a Railcar Mechanic (Carman) to inspect railcars, diagnose field issues, and perform light and heavy repairs, maintenance, and welding within the assigned geographic area.

Ideal candidates have solid mechanical aptitude, can read FRA regulations, communicate clearly, work well in teams, and endure physically demanding conditions with valid driver’s license and readiness to travel.