Railcar Repair Technician

Marmon Holdings, Inc.; Missouri Valley (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Railcar Repair Technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting repairs and maintenance on tank cars, ensuring compliance with safety standards and customer satisfaction. The company offers a supportive environment where employees can thrive, with a commitment to professional development and a rich benefits package starting from day one. If you are a motivated individual with a mechanical aptitude and a passion for customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow your career in a stable and reputable organization.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Matching

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Employee Discount Program

Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Welding experience is a huge plus for this site.

Responsibilities

• Conducts railcar inspections and performs repairs as necessary.
• Ensures customer satisfaction and completes necessary documentation.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Problem-Solving

Customer Relations

Welding

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Union Tank Car Company

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.

Union Tank Car Company (UTLX)

Provides leasing, manufacturing, and repair services to our customers and owns/manages one of the largest fleets of railroad tank cars in North America. Our manufacturing plants are state-of-the-art, and our fleet is maintained by a large, sophisticated repair network consisting of geographically placed repair shops and mobile repair crews. With over 126 years in this industry, UTLX has a long history that provides a solid name and foundation on which to build customer relationships. UTLX is financially stable and a Berkshire Hathaway company. Our field site locations currently number about 80 throughout North America. We are searching for people with a positive outlook and strong work ethic to become part of the UTLX success story.

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.
• Performing welding repairs.
• 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).
• Welding experience is a huge plus for this site.
• 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 wear a respirator.
• 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 work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to pass company physical exam.
• This site requires traveling to customer sites with a company vehicle, most travel is done within the shift, in some cases overnight stay is required.

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 of Employment.
• 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 (Effective Day 1 of Employment).
• Vacation.
• Marmon employee discount program.
• Starting Pay: $22.46/hr.
• Pay Range: $22.46/hr - $29.46/hr (pay increases with internal training and certifications acquired).

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled