Senior Railcar Mobile Repair Lead

Trinity Industries; Iowa; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TrinityRail is hiring a Lead Technician, Mobile Repair at Bluffton, IA. The role involves inspecting railcars, performing repairs, ensuring accurate documentation, and leading hourly workers across remote locations. Candidates must travel to required sites and meet DOT, license, and safety requirements.

We value strong railcar knowledge, ability to read engineering drawings, and willingness to pass physicals and road tests. The position supports a mobile repair fleet across assigned routes.

Qualifications

• Welding experience preferred.
• Ability to use all types of hand tools.
• Must meet DOT requirements to operate CMVs less than 26k GVWR.
• Possess a current valid driver’s license.
• Must have a clean motor vehicle record for the previous 3 years.
• DOT-regulated repair trucks may require additional checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct railcar inspections to ensure cars are in compliance.
• Perform repairs using current repair procedures.
• Meet customer expectations to deliver an exceptional experience.
• Ensure invoicing, inspection, and work order information is complete and accurate.
• Lead hourly workers and serve as an active leader on site.
• Visit and work with customers at remote locations.
• Perform final sign-offs on completed work.

Skills

Welding experience

Hand tools

DOT compliance

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

TrinityRail is hiring a Lead Technician, Mobile Repair at Bluffton, IA. The role involves inspecting railcars, performing repairs, ensuring accurate documentation, and leading hourly workers across remote locations. Candidates must travel to required sites and meet DOT, license, and safety requirements.

We value strong railcar knowledge, ability to read engineering drawings, and willingness to pass physicals and road tests. The position supports a mobile repair fleet across assigned routes.