Railcar Prep & Inspection Tech — Outdoor, Hands-On

Road & Rail Services; Alabama; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Boot allowance

PPE provided

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Veteran-friendly

Promote from within

Job summary

Road & Rail Services is seeking a Railcar Prep & Inspection Technician in Montgomery, AL to inspect, clean, prepare, and perform minor repairs on railcars before service.

This hands-on, outdoor role emphasizes safety, reliability, and the ability to work with common tools. Stick welding experience is valued and contributes to team needs in our rail operations.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour for a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Previous stick-welding experience
• Experience using common hand and power tools
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Strong attention to safety
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Previous experience in railroad operations, railcar preparation, welding, manufacturing, construction, mechanical repair, industrial maintenance, or similar hands-on work is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect railcars for damage, wear, structural concerns, and other visible defects
• Open, close, and secure railcar end doors according to established procedures
• Prepare railcars for service by removing dirt, debris, and other materials
• Use backpack blowers, scrapers, hand tools, and other equipment
• Identify railcar conditions that may require maintenance or repair
• Perform approved minor repairs, including stick welding, when required
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company-provided PPE
• Keep assigned work areas organized and free of unnecessary hazards
• Communicate repair concerns or unsafe conditions to supervision
• Follow all company, customer, railroad, and site‑specific safety procedures
• Assist other team members as operational needs require

Skills

Stick welding

Hand tools

Power tools

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Road & Rail Services is seeking a Railcar Prep & Inspection Technician in Montgomery, AL to inspect, clean, prepare, and perform minor repairs on railcars before service.

This hands-on, outdoor role emphasizes safety, reliability, and the ability to work with common tools. Stick welding experience is valued and contributes to team needs in our rail operations.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour for a full-time, on-site position.