Railcar Repair Technician

Marmon Holdings, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on Day 1

Tuition Reimbursement

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Sick & Accident Income

401(k) Matching

Safety Shoe Reimbursement

Holiday Pay

Vacation

Employee Discount

Job summary

Transco Rail Services, part of Marmon Holdings, offers a robust benefits package and a starting hourly rate of $24.18 for competitive Railcar Repair Technician positions. This role emphasizes safe railcar repairs, customer satisfaction, and teamwork across a North American service network.

Candidates must meet basic requirements and be able to work in varied weather conditions, with a valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check. Training and growth opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to solve problems, using hand tools to repair railcars.
• Ability to perform basic railcar repairs and inspections.
• Strong customer relations and teamwork.
• Commitment to safety and following procedures.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Railcar repair – follows current repair procedures and inspects cars for compliance.
• Customer support – meets customer requirements to ensure satisfaction of work.
• Clerical – ensures invoicing, inspection, and work order information is complete.
• Maintains certifications and demonstrates familiarity with AAR rules and regulations.
• Other work-related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Hand tools use

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Valid Driver’s License

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

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?

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
• Position Hourly Starting Rate: $24.18

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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Pay Range:

21.76 - 26.60

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

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.