Railcar Repair Technician I — Hands-On Field Tech

Cathcart Rail, LLC; Roseburg, Indiana (OR, PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Guardian Rail is seeking Repair Technicians in Roseburg, OR, to inspect and repair railcars and tank cars safely per customer and industry specs. This full-time role emphasizes hands-on welding and mechanical work in outdoor conditions, with a $1,500 signing/retention bonus paid over 12 months.

The candidate should have rail industry experience or heavy industrial background, read blueprints, and pass fitness and drug screenings; training will cover forklift, crane, and welding procedures.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience as a Carman or Railcar Repair Technician highly desirable.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and blueprints.
• Must possess basic mechanical knowledge and experience with hand & power tools, including heavier air and electric powered tools and cutting torches.
• Must enjoy outdoor, physical, hands on work with frequent standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling and lifting required.
• Certified E7018 welder preferred.
• Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence and speak and communicate effectively.
• Must possess basic math skills and work and understand simple mathematical concepts.
• Must possess reasoning ability to solve practical problems.
• Must be able to fully pass the fitness-for-duty examination, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings.

Responsibilities

• Perform railcar repairs in compliance with FRA and AAR interchange rules.
• Conduct pre and post inspection of all assigned railcars.
• Comply fully with all safety protocols including in house and OSHA rules, regulations and procedures.
• Comply fully with the Company’s quality program by conforming to in‑house processes and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations.
• Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner to comply with Guardian Rail, OSHA, and environmental rules and regulations.
• Follow written and verbal directions.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Possess a thorough understanding of railcar, components, and/or shop work order.
• Understand inventory control.
• Assist in disassembly of damaged railcars.
• Perform repairs such as, but not limited to, basic mechanics, grinding, and touch‑up painting and decaling on various types of railcars or tank cars as required.
• Set up and operate various hand and power tools such as, but not limited to: air arc, plasma cutting, Huck and welding machines and processes, and oxyfuel operation in heating and cutting processes.
• Perform interior railcar cleaning.
• Complete documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as, but not limited to: forklift, man‑lift, crane, backhoe, skid loader, hoist, or hydraulic boom.
• Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight cars utilizing GMAW (Hardwire), FCAW (Flux Core), and/or SMAW (Stick) welding on carbon steel as well as our internal welding technology training and examination

Skills

Reading blueprints

Basic mechanical skills

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Able to read and interpret docs

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Guardian Rail is seeking Repair Technicians in Roseburg, OR, to inspect and repair railcars and tank cars safely per customer and industry specs. This full-time role emphasizes hands-on welding and mechanical work in outdoor conditions, with a $1,500 signing/retention bonus paid over 12 months.

The candidate should have rail industry experience or heavy industrial background, read blueprints, and pass fitness and drug screenings; training will cover forklift, crane, and welding procedures.