Railcar Repair Technician I — Growth and Home Every Night

Aitx-1; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Growth opportunities

No travel

401k with match

Health, Vision & Dental

Paid time off

On-the-job training

Referral incentives

Boot and eyewear allowances

Job summary

AITX Repair Services is seeking a Mobile Railcar Repair Technician in La Porte, TX. This full-time role involves repairing railcars, reading blueprints, and ensuring compliance with FRA and AAR rules. Team members must maintain repair records and follow safety and QA guidelines.

The position offers competitive hourly pay, no travel, and benefits including 401(k) match, health/vision/dental, PTO, and on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English at a high school level.
• Ability to work in heat/cold and all-weather conditions.
• Comfortable around heavy equipment and on/around railcars and tracks.
• Knowledge of machines and tools to weld, cut and gouge.
• Ability to follow oral/written instructions including basic blueprints/schematics.
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Validate driver's license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs using hand and power tools and MIG/Flux/Stick Welding.
• Interpret job work orders to perform required repairs.
• Coordinate and complete repairs efficiently within assigned hours.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean work area; comply with EHS policies.
• Ensure AAR, ARS and customer quality standards are met.

Skills

English literacy

Reading/writing English

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MIG welding

Flux core welding

Stick welding

Job description

AITX Repair Services is seeking a Mobile Railcar Repair Technician in La Porte, TX. This full-time role involves repairing railcars, reading blueprints, and ensuring compliance with FRA and AAR rules. Team members must maintain repair records and follow safety and QA guidelines.

The position offers competitive hourly pay, no travel, and benefits including 401(k) match, health/vision/dental, PTO, and on-the-job training.