Railcar Repair Specialist — Paid Training & Growth

Watco; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture recognition

Competitive pay & benefits

On-the-job training

Watco University training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Watco is seeking a Railcar Inspector/Maintenance Tech to keep freight moving. You’ll inspect, repair, and re-rail railcars in compliance with FRA and AAR regulations, document work, and support site operations.

This role requires welding capability, blueprint reading, equipment operation, and meticulous record-keeping; training is provided at Watco's Safe Performance Center, with 10-hour shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• Proficient with cutting torch and welding; completed 5F welding qualification test for pipe.
• Ensure compliance with FRA and AAR regulations while performing duties.
• Reads blueprints accurately and interprets technical drawings to guide repairs.
• Performs repairs on railcars and related fleet vehicles.
• Maintains accurate records of all repairs and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain and repair rail cars in accordance with FRA and AAR requirements.
• Re-rail cars and provide damage estimates at derailment sites.
• Prepare billing repair cards in line with AAR office manual.
• Identify AAR/FRA violations when present on railcars.
• Operate mobile cranes, wheel trucks, and forklifts safely.
• Collaborate with other departments during derailment site operations.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Vehicle repair

Record keeping

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cutting torch

Mobile crane operation

Forklifts

Job description

Watco is seeking a Railcar Inspector/Maintenance Tech to keep freight moving. You’ll inspect, repair, and re-rail railcars in compliance with FRA and AAR regulations, document work, and support site operations.

This role requires welding capability, blueprint reading, equipment operation, and meticulous record-keeping; training is provided at Watco's Safe Performance Center, with 10-hour shifts and overtime.