Railcar Repair Technician — Home Every Night, Growth & Benefits

American Industrial Transport - AITX; Bude (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Health, Vision and Dental Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid on the Job Training

Referral incentives

Boot and RX eyewear allowances

Home every night / No travel

Job summary

AITX Repair Services in Mississippi is seeking Railcar Repair Technicians to perform repairs and maintenance on railcars in accordance with FRA and AAR rules.

Candidates will read blueprints, work around heavy equipment, and maintain repair records, while following safety guidelines and documenting work progress.

We offer competitive hourly pay, 401(k) with match, full health, vision and dental, PTO, on‑the‑job training, and referral incentives, with no travel and a home-night schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English at a high school level.
• Ability to work in heat and cold and in all-weather conditions.
• Comfortable around heavy equipment and on top of and under railcars, as well as around railroad tracks.
• Knowledge of machines and tools required to weld, cut and gouge.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions including basic blueprints and schematics.
• Basic mechanical skills and the ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Interpret job work orders to perform required repairs.
• Coordinate and complete repairs in an efficient manner and within assigned hours.
• Follow all safety rules, keep work area clean and comply with all AITX EHS Policies.
• Ensure AAR, ARS and customer quality assurance standards are met.

Skills

Read and write English

Read blueprints

Follow instructions

Basic mechanical skills

Read tape measure

Welding, cutting, gouging tools

Work in heat and cold

Around heavy equipment and railcars

Job description

AITX Repair Services in Mississippi is seeking Railcar Repair Technicians to perform repairs and maintenance on railcars in accordance with FRA and AAR rules.

Candidates will read blueprints, work around heavy equipment, and maintain repair records, while following safety guidelines and documenting work progress.

We offer competitive hourly pay, 401(k) with match, full health, vision and dental, PTO, on‑the‑job training, and referral incentives, with no travel and a home-night schedule.