Railcar Repair Technician - 263

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k matching

Holiday pay

Job summary

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX in Morris, IL is seeking a Railcar Repair Technician to perform repair and maintenance on tank cars, lead teams, and maintain safety standards. The role requires following current repair procedures, inspecting cars, and coordinating with customers to ensure satisfaction.

You will handle invoicing and work orders, maintain certifications, and stay familiar with AAR rules. The position involves up to 50% travel, working in all weather, and using hand tools.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrates an ability to work safely and follow proper procedures.

Responsibilities

• Railcar Repair – follows current repair procedures and conducts inspections.
• Customer Support – ensures customer satisfaction with work.
• Clerical – completes invoicing and work order information.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Leadership

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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


• Travel required: up to 50%, including weekly local travel, regional day trips, and overnight travel as needed

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

Schedule

• 5:00am - 1:30pm M-F


• Some weekend coverage as needed


• Holiday coverage as needed

Starting Pay: $25.48/hr

Pay Range
22.93 - 28.03

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

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.