Railcar Repair Technician

Marmon Holdings, Inc.; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Sickness and Accident Income

401k Matching

Holiday pay

Total Vacation

Employee discount program

Job summary

Transco Rail Services, part of Marmon Holdings, which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway, seeks a Railcar Repair Technician in Michigan to conduct repair and maintenance on tank cars and ensure safety compliance.

You will use current repair procedures, perform inspections, and ensure customer satisfaction. The role requires leadership, teamwork, ability to work in all weather, with a 6:00 am - 2:00 pm schedule and on-site work. Starting pay is $23.36 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to use hand tools and perform basic railcar repairs.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Transco Railcar Repair 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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm M-F

Overtime required as needed

No holiday or weekend coverage required

Pay: Starting $23.36/hr

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.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find.

Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue.

As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit.

At the same time, they benefits from being part of our industry groups - where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies.

While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way.

When you work at Marmon, you’re advancing our everyday world and beyond.

Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe.

Wherever you’re at in your career, our people and resources are also to help you go further.

As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies.

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