Railcar Repairer Trainee — Welding & Maintenance

Norfolk Southern; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Travel reimbursement per union

Job summary

Norfolk Southern is hiring a Freight Car Repairer Trainee to learn how to inspect, repair, and maintain freight cars across the network. The role involves hands-on training in welding, fabrication, and car repair shops, with field experience and classroom instruction.

This is a seniority-based union position requiring shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Lodging is provided and travel is reimbursed per union agreement.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to understand oral and written communication and provide clear instructions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain freight cars in compliance with FRA and AAR standards.
• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety and operations.
• Perform welding and cutting operations (SMAW and FCAW processes in 2F, 3F, and 4F positions).
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and car-moving equipment.
• Operate various vehicles and may be required to obtain a CDL for operation of Locomotive Service truck.
• Straighten, fabricate, and replace steel parts such as grab irons, ladders, and sill steps.
• Remove and replace defective components including wheels, couplers, brake equipment, air brake valves, yokes, and draft gears.
• Rerail cars and locomotives using rerailing equipment.
• Complete and enter information in computer systems regarding car components, destination, lading, repair records, bad orders, and car releases
• Work safely to prevent accidents and injuries and wear required protective equipment (hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots).
• Complete annual safety training and pass safety rules examinations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Norfolk Southern is hiring a Freight Car Repairer Trainee to learn how to inspect, repair, and maintain freight cars across the network. The role involves hands-on training in welding, fabrication, and car repair shops, with field experience and classroom instruction.

This is a seniority-based union position requiring shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Lodging is provided and travel is reimbursed per union agreement.