Railcar Repair Technician

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX; Scio (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Disability income

401k match

Safety shoe allowance

Holiday pay

Vacation time

Employee discount

Job summary

Union Tank Car Company in Ohio is seeking a Railcar Repair Technician to perform repair and maintenance on tank cars. The role requires leadership and teamwork and a strong safety mindset.

Responsibilities include railcar inspections, repairs per current procedures, customer support, clerical duties, and maintaining certifications with knowledge of AAR rules. This is a full-time, hourly position with pay between $22.46 and $27.18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and decide.
• Must handle basic railcar repairs and inspections.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Must follow safety procedures and work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Railcar Repair – follows current repair procedures and inspects cars for compliance.
• Customer Support – ensures customer satisfaction with work performed.
• Clerical – completes invoicing, inspection, and work order information.
• Maintains certifications and is familiar with AAR rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.
• 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 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 pass company physical exam, drug screening and background check

Why Join Our Team?

Benefits

• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.46 - $27.18 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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.