Railcar Mobile Repair Technician & Driver

Trinity Industries; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Industries, via TrinityRail, seeks a Career Technician, Mobile Repair/Driver in Bluffton, IN to inspect railcars, perform repairs per current procedures, and maintain accurate invoices and work orders. This role emphasizes safety, adherence to AAR rules, and teamwork across maintenance crews.

Ideal candidates bring 1.5+ years in railcar maintenance or related fields, basic drawing literacy, and hands-on skills with welding, valves and mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1.5 years’ experience in railcar maintenance or manufacturing or proficient in one or more of the following disciplines: Air Brake Testing, Welding, Gasket Valves and Fasteners, BLTII, PTII, VTII, Qualified Coating Applicator, Qualified Coating Inspector, Qualified Abrasive Blaster or other qualifications as applicable
• Basic understanding of how to read engineered drawings
• Any type of Welding/Valve/Mechanical experience or railcar knowledge is preferred
• Ability to learn all major railcar components and basic functions
• Ability to understand Field Manual of the AAR Interchange rules
• Ability to use hand tools such as hammers, torches, wrenches, hydraulic jacks, pneumatic tools, and others as required
• May be required to mentor/train lower-level technicians

Responsibilities

• Conduct railcar inspections to ensure cars are in compliance
• Perform repairs as necessary while always using current repair procedures
• Meet the expectations and requirements of all customers to ensure we deliver exceptional customer experience
• Ensure all necessary invoicing, inspection, and work order information is accurate and complete
• Has the ability to pass any required NDT disciplines and function specific certifications, which may include tank car welding, and demonstrates strong familiarity with AAR rules and regulations
• Actively participate in safety assessments and equipment inspections
• Ability to work within confined spaces and from elevated heights as required to perform work
• Able to perform confined space monitoring and create hot work permits
• Perform outlined work under supervision of site or crew leader
• Follows all safety rules and practices
• May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
• Understand and complete all basic required on-board training in regard to safety and quality
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Railcar maintenance

Reading drawings

Mentoring/train others

Safety oriented

Tools

Welding

Valve/Mechanical experience

NDT certifications

Job description

Trinity Industries, via TrinityRail, seeks a Career Technician, Mobile Repair/Driver in Bluffton, IN to inspect railcars, perform repairs per current procedures, and maintain accurate invoices and work orders. This role emphasizes safety, adherence to AAR rules, and teamwork across maintenance crews.

Ideal candidates bring 1.5+ years in railcar maintenance or related fields, basic drawing literacy, and hands-on skills with welding, valves and mechanical systems.