Railcar Repair Technician

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 26,935 - 38,362; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Medical, dental, vision

Company-paid life insurance

401k matching

Vacation

Holiday pay

Job summary

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX is seeking a Railcar Technician in Springfield, Massachusetts, responsible for repairing and maintaining tank cars. The successful candidate will ensure compliance through inspections, perform repairs, and provide excellent customer support.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work in various weather conditions. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, medical insurance, and 401k matching.

Starting rate at $23.70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude with good decision-making skills.
• Must have experience in railcar repairs and inspections.
• Ability to use hand tools effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct railcar repairs and inspections to ensure compliance.
• Meet customer expectations for satisfaction.
• Complete all necessary clerical documentation for repairs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Customer relations

Teamwork

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 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, including tank car welding, 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.
• Ongoing improvement in skill and knowledge of railcar repairs.
• Must work in all types of weather conditions.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Welding background is a plus
• Travel expectations 10%

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 physically fit into a man‑way opening as small as 20 inches in diameter.
• Must be able to pass company physical exam.

Why Join Our Team?

• Tuition reimbursement program
• 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
• Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program
• Hourly Starting Rate: $23.70

Legally can work in US now & future without sponsorship (preferred)

We are an equal opportunity workplace (EEOC)

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.