Railcar Repair Technician

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Company‑paid life insurance

Sickness and accident income

Job summary

Transco Rail Services in La Porte, TX, is hiring a Railcar Repair Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on tank cars. You will lead safety-conscious tasks, follow current repair procedures, and ensure inspections meet AAR standards.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, mechanical aptitude, basic hand-tool use, and strong teamwork. Travel up to 50% is expected, with local and regional trips; starting pay is $24.92 per hour, with benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Requires mechanical aptitude and the ability to solve problems
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Must follow safety procedures and use protective equipment when required
• Ability to perform basic railcar repairs and inspections per company/industry standards

Responsibilities

• Conduct railcar repair and maintenance on tank cars following current procedures
• Perform inspections to ensure compliance with AAR rules and regulations
• Provide customer support to meet expectations and ensure satisfaction
• Handle invoicing, inspection, and work order information accurately
• Maintain required certifications and stay familiar with industry standards

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

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 matching
• Annual 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.