Railcar Mechanic / Railroad Carman

Road & Rail Services; Merrill (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with Company Matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Annual steel-toe boot allowance

Company-provided PPE

Weekly safety bonus opportunities

Veteran-friendly workplace

Opportunities for advancement

Promote-from-within culture

Job summary

Road & Rail Services is hiring a Railcar Mechanic / Railroad Carman for our Wausau, Wisconsin operation. If you have experience in welding, fabrication, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment repair, or other hands-on mechanical trades, your skills may transfer well to this position.

Previous railroad experience is preferred but not required. We value mechanically skilled candidates who work safely, use tools, troubleshoot problems, and complete quality repairs in an outdoor industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding, fabrication, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment repair, or related hands-on trades.
• Welding experience is highly recommended.
• Experience using basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a repair team.
• Strong attention to safety and repair quality.

Responsibilities

• Inspect railcars for mechanical defects, structural damage, wear, and fatigue
• Identify repairs that can be completed within Road & Rail Services' authorized scope
• Complete approved mechanical repairs according to customer requirements and applicable AAR specifications
• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, fabrication, and component replacement as required
• Use hand and power tools including wrenches, ratchets, pry bars, grinders, and related repair equipment
• Operate company equipment such as tractors and all-terrain vehicles when authorized
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Follow all company, customer, and railroad safety procedures

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding experience

Tool use (hand & power)

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Road & Rail Services – Wausau, WI

Pay: $25.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience

Job Type: Full-Time | Skilled Trades | Railroad Maintenance

Road & Rail Services is hiring a Railcar Mechanic / Railroad Carman for our Wausau, Wisconsin operation. If you have experience in welding, fabrication, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment repair, diesel mechanics, trailer repair, manufacturing maintenance, or another hands‑on mechanical trade, your skills may transfer well to this position.

Previous railroad experience is preferred, but it is not required. We are interested in mechanically skilled candidates who know how to work safely, use tools, troubleshoot problems, and complete quality repairs.

We encourage qualified candidates throughout the greater Wausau area to apply, including those commuting from Weston, Schofield, Rothschild, Mosinee, Merrill, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, Antigo, and surrounding Central Wisconsin communities.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect railcars for mechanical defects, structural damage, wear, and fatigue
• Identify repairs that can be completed within Road & Rail Services' authorized scope
• Complete approved mechanical repairs according to customer requirements and applicable AAR specifications
• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, fabrication, and component replacement as required
• Use hand and power tools including wrenches, ratchets, pry bars, grinders, and related repair equipment
• Operate company equipment such as tractors and all‑terrain vehicles when authorized
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Follow all company, customer, and railroad safety procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Strong mechanical aptitude or skilled‑trade background
• Welding experience is highly recommended
• Experience using basic hand and power tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a repair team
• Strong attention to safety and repair quality
• Dependable attendance and willingness to work in an outdoor industrial environment
• Valid Driver's License When Required To Operate Company Equipment

Railcar experience is a plus, but don't let a lack of railroad experience stop you from applying. Candidates with transferable mechanical and welding experience are encouraged to apply.

Physical & Work Environment

This is an active, hands‑on position. Employees must be able to regularly bend, squat, twist, walk, climb, and perform physical repair work throughout the shift. The position may require opening railcar end doors involving pulling force up to 90 lbs. and pushing force up to 68 lbs.

Employees may occasionally climb ladders to heights exceeding 16 feet. Work is performed primarily outdoors in changing Wisconsin weather, including heat, cold, snow, rain, dust, and noisy industrial conditions.

Why Join Road & Rail Services?

We Offer

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Annual steel‑toe boot allowance
• Company‑provided PPE
• Weekly safety bonus opportunities
• Veteran‑friendly workplace
• Opportunities for advancement
• Promote‑from‑within culture

Build a Career in the Rail Industry

Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services provides rail‑related services throughout North America. Our teams support railroads, manufacturers, shippers, terminals, and owners of rail equipment through terminal operations, railcar services, and field maintenance.

If you're a welder, mechanic, fabricator, maintenance technician, or skilled tradesperson looking for a career opportunity in the Wausau area, apply today. Your mechanical experience could be a great fit for the railroad industry.