Railcar Repair Technician

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Transco Rail Services in Marmon Holdings seeks a Railcar Repair Technician to perform repairs and maintenance on tank cars, lead a safety-conscious team, and ensure quality work.

The role follows current repair procedures, conducts inspections, and supports customers while completing clerical tasks. Starting pay is $24.92/hr, hours are Mon–Fri 6:00 am–2:30 pm, with up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude; ability to problem-solve and use hand tools.
• Able to perform basic railcar repairs and inspections.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrates safety awareness and follows procedures.
• Valid Driver’s License; travel up to 50% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform repairs and maintenance on tank cars with safety and leadership.
• Use current repair procedures; conduct inspections to ensure compliance.
• Provide customer support to meet customer satisfaction with work.
• Handle invoicing, inspections, and work orders; complete clerical tasks.
• Maintain certifications and familiarity with AAR rules and regulations.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Customer relations

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Transco Rail Services

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Transco Rail Services, along with Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) and Procor, delivers full-service railcar repair and maintenance through a broad North American network of fixed shops and mobile field service teams. Serving freight and tank car fleets across multiple industries, we are committed to safety, compliance, quality, and reliable service.

Job Description

• The Railcar Repair Technician conducts all aspects of repair and maintenance on tank cars. This person must demonstrate good leadership and team skills while being a safety-conscious person.
• Railcar Repair – always uses current repair procedures. Conducts railcar inspections to ensure cars are in compliance and performs repairs as necessary.
• Customer Support – Meets the expectations and requirements of all customers to ensure their satisfaction of work.
• Clerical – ensures that all necessary invoicing, inspection, work order information is complete.
• Maintains all certifications, complete and maintain required certifications, demonstrates strong familiarity with AAR rules and regulations.
• Other work-related tasks as assigned.

General Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have mechanical aptitude, ability to problem-solve and to make decisions. Ability to use hand tools (such as pipe wrenches, pry bars, wrenches, ratchets, and other equipment to chip and grind weld slag or spatter).
• Must handle and successfully complete basic railcar repairs and inspections.
• Consistently demonstrate skill in customer relations, using good interpersonal skills and be able to work as a part of a team.
• Demonstrates an ability to work safely and follow proper procedures
• Must work in all types of weather conditions.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Travel required: up to 50%, including weekly local travel, regional day trips, and potential overnight travel as needed

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from the ground surface
• Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights
• Must be able to perform a FIT Test and wear a respirator
• Must be able to pass company physical exam, drug screening and background check

Why Join Our Team?

• We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer:
• Benefits Effective on Day 1
• Tuition Reimbursement, Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid sickness and accident income
• 401k matchingAnnual safety shoe reimbursement and prescription safety wear
• Holiday pay -10 Total
• Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program

Starting Pay Rate: $24.92/hr

Hours: M-F 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.