Railroad Carman

Road & Rail Services; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Annual steel-toe boot allowance

Company-provided PPE

Career advancement opportunities

Promote-from-within culture

Veteran-friendly workplace

Job summary

Road & Rail Services is urgently hiring experienced Railroad Carman to join our rail maintenance operation. This skilled-trade role involves inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing freight railcars in an outdoor railroad environment.

You'll perform welding, metal fabrication, and a range of hand and power tool tasks while adhering to safety and quality standards. Previous railcar or railroad mechanical experience is strongly preferred and a strong work ethic is essential.

Qualifications

• Railcar repair or related skilled trade experience is required.
• Professional experience in railcar repair, welding, fabrication, mechanical repair, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment repair, diesel repair, or a comparable skilled trade.
• Hands-on experience using industrial hand and power tools.
• Welding and/or metal fabrication experience.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify mechanical defects and complete repairs safely.
• Ability to follow detailed repair procedures and safety requirements.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safe, high-quality workmanship.
• Previous Carman, freight railcar repair, or railroad mechanical experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect freight railcars for structural damage, wear, fatigue, and mechanical defects.
• Identify repairs that fall within the facility's authorized scope of work.
• Complete railcar repairs according to applicable customer, company, and AAR requirements.
• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, fitting, and metal fabrication.
• Repair or replace damaged railcar components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, pipe wrenches, pry bars, ratchets, and other industrial equipment.
• Operate welding machines, cutting equipment, and grinders.
• Use tractors, ATVs, and other authorized site equipment when required.
• Inspect completed repairs for safety, quality, and workmanship.
• Maintain accountability for assigned tools and equipment.
• Keep work areas organized and free of hazards.
• Follow all railroad, customer, company, and industry safety requirements.

Skills

Railcar repair experience

Welding

Fabrication

Mechanical repair

Industrial maintenance

Heavy equipment repair

Diesel repair

Troubleshooting

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Tools

Industrial hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Cutting tools

Grinders

Pipe wrenches

Ladders

Job description

Railroad Carman – Urgently Hiring

Road & Rail Services

Pay: $23.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience: Previous relevant mechanical, welding, or railcar repair experience required

Experienced Railroad Carmen Needed

Road & Rail Services is urgently hiring experienced Railroad Carmen to join our rail maintenance operation.

This is a skilled-trade position responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing freight railcars. You'll perform hands-on mechanical work using welding equipment, cutting tools, grinders, hand tools, power tools, and other equipment necessary to safely return railcars to service.

This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must have previous hands-on experience in a relevant mechanical trade. Railcar or railroad experience is highly preferred; however, we will consider qualified candidates with strong experience in welding, metal fabrication, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment repair, diesel mechanics, trailer repair, manufacturing maintenance, or a closely related mechanical field.

We're looking for experienced tradespeople who can work safely, troubleshoot mechanical problems, and complete quality repairs in an outdoor railroad environment.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Railroad Carman, you will:

Inspect freight railcars for structural damage, wear, fatigue, and mechanical defects

Identify repairs that fall within the facility's authorized scope of work

Complete railcar repairs according to applicable customer, company, and AAR requirements

Perform welding, cutting, grinding, fitting, and metal fabrication

Repair or replace damaged railcar components

Troubleshoot mechanical problems and determine appropriate repair methods

Safely operate hand tools, power tools, pipe wrenches, pry bars, ratchets, and other industrial equipment

Operate welding machines, cutting equipment, and grinders

Use tractors, ATVs, and other authorized site equipment when required

Inspect completed repairs for safety, quality, and workmanship

Maintain accountability for assigned tools and equipment

Keep work areas organized and free of hazards

Follow all railroad, customer, company, and industry safety requirements

Required Experience & Qualifications

Relevant mechanical or railcar repair experience is required.

Qualified applicants should have:

Professional experience in railcar repair, welding, fabrication, mechanical repair, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment repair, diesel repair, or a comparable skilled trade

Hands-on experience using industrial hand and power tools

Welding and/or metal fabrication experience

Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Ability to identify mechanical defects and complete repairs safely

Ability to follow detailed repair procedures and safety requirements

Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Commitment to safe, high-quality workmanship

Previous Carman, freight railcar repair, or railroad mechanical experience is strongly preferred.

Physical & Outdoor Work Requirements

This is a physically demanding outdoor railroad position. Employees must be prepared to work in changing weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, dust, and noisy industrial environments.

The position requires frequent walking, bending, reaching, twisting, squatting, climbing, and working in various positions while completing repairs.

Employees may be required to open railcar end doors requiring approximately 90 pounds of pulling force and 68 pounds of pushing force. You must also be able to climb various types of ladders and safely perform work at heights greater than 16 feet.

Pay & Benefits

Pay: $23.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Road & Rail Services offers eligible full-time employees:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Annual steel-toe boot allowance

Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Career advancement opportunities

Promote-from-within culture

Veteran-friendly workplace

Bring Your Experience to Road & Rail Services

Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services provides rail operations and rail-asset maintenance services throughout North America.

If you have professional railcar repair, welding, fabrication, or mechanical experience and are ready to put those skills to work in the railroad industry, we want to hear from you.