Railcar Repairman

Road & Rail Services; Sand Springs (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Boot allowance

PPE provided

Safety bonus opportunities

Career development

Veteran-friendly workplace

Promote-from-within

Job summary

Road & Rail Services is hiring a Railcar Repair Technician in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. This full-time, first-shift position focuses on hands-on railcar evaluation, repairs, and maintenance to keep equipment safe and ready for service.

The role requires mechanical experience, the ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and strict adherence to safety and customer specifications. Benefit plans and a strong safety culture accompany the opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in railcar repair, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment, trailer repair, or related mechanical field.
• Ability to recognize damage and determine repair needs.
• Strong safety focus and attention to quality and detail.

Responsibilities

• Examine railcars for mechanical defects, wear, fatigue and serviceability concerns.
• Determine if repairs can be safely completed at Sand Springs facility.
• Perform authorized repairs per customer instructions and AAR standards.
• Use hand and power tools to perform duties.
• Lubricate railcars and record service date.
• Maintain documentation for inspections, repairs, and work performed.
• Report railcars needing off-site repairs to management.
• Assist with cleaning and preparing railcars as needed.
• Remove debris with backpack blowers, brooms, vacuums, scrapers, etc.
• Keep tools and work areas clean and organized.
• Follow all safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Pipe wrenches

Job description

Railcar Repair Technician

Location: Sand Springs, OK
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time | First Shift

Put Your Mechanical Experience to Work

Road & Rail Services is seeking a safety-focused Railcar Repair Technician to join our team in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced mechanic who enjoys working outdoors, solving mechanical problems, and seeing the results of their work.

In this role, you will evaluate railcars for damage and wear, determine the repairs needed, and perform approved maintenance to help keep equipment safe and service-ready. Candidates with experience in railcar repair, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment, trailer repair, or a related mechanical field are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

As a Railcar Repair Technician, you will:

• Examine railcars for mechanical defects, structural damage, excessive wear, fatigue, and other serviceability concerns
• Determine whether identified repairs can be completed safely at the Sand Springs facility
• Perform authorized repairs in accordance with customer instructions and applicable Association of American Railroads standards
• Use pipe wrenches, pry bars, ratchets, grinders, and other hand or power tools
• Lubricate railcars and properly mark or record the completed service date
• Maintain accurate documentation for inspections, repairs, and completed work
• Report railcars requiring specialized or off-site repairs to management
• Assist with cleaning and preparing railcars when operational needs require it
• Remove debris and nonhazardous materials using backpack blowers, brooms, vacuums, scrapers, and similar equipment
• Keep tools, equipment, and assigned work areas clean and organized
• Follow all company, customer, and site-specific safety procedures

Qualifications

Successful candidates should have:

• Previous mechanical repair, railcar maintenance, industrial maintenance, or similar hands-on experience
• Working knowledge of common hand and power tools
• The ability to recognize damage and determine appropriate repair needs
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail
• The ability to follow written repair procedures and customer specifications
• Dependable attendance and a willingness to work outdoors in changing weather conditions
• The physical ability to perform active mechanical work throughout the shift
• Experience operating pickup trucks, tractors, all-terrain vehicles, or comparable industrial equipment is helpful.

Pay and Benefits

This full-time position pays $25.00 per hour. Road & Rail Services also offers:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Paid holidays and paid vacation
• Annual steel-toe boot allowance
• Company-provided personal protective equipment
• Yearly safety bonus opportunities
• Career-development and advancement opportunities
• A veteran-friendly workplace
• A promote-from-within culture

About Road & Rail Services

Since 1987, Road & Rail Services has provided railcar services, terminal operations, and field maintenance support to railroads, shippers, and equipment owners throughout North America. Our employees play an important role in keeping rail equipment safe, dependable, and ready for transportation.