Railcar Repair Technician

Union Tank Car Company - Utlx; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Railcar Technician, where you'll perform essential repairs and maintenance on tank cars. This role requires a blend of mechanical skills and customer service expertise, ensuring that all railcars meet safety and compliance standards. You'll work in a dynamic environment that values safety and teamwork, while also enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement, medical coverage, and a 401k matching program. If you're ready to make a positive impact and grow your skills in a supportive setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401k Matching

Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement

Holiday Pay

Vacation

Employee Discount Program

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical aptitude and ability to problem-solve.
• Demonstrates strong customer relations and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts railcar inspections and repairs using current procedures.
• Ensures customer satisfaction and completes necessary clerical work.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Problem-Solving

Customer Relations

Teamwork

Welding Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Welding Equipment

Job description

UTLX

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Union Tank Car Company (UTLX)

Provides leasing, manufacturing, and repair services to our customers and owns/manages one of the largest fleets of railroad tank cars in North America. Our manufacturing plants are state-of-the-art, and our fleet is maintained by a large, sophisticated repair network consisting of geographically-placed repair shops and mobile repair crews. With over 130 years in this industry, UTLX has a long history that provides a solid name and foundation on which to build customer relationships. UTLX is financially stable and a Berkshire Hathaway company. Our field site locations currently number about 80 throughout North America. We are searching for people with a positive outlook and strong work ethic, to be part of the UTLX success story.

Job Description

The Railcar Technician conducts all aspects of repair and maintenance on tank cars. This person must demonstrate good leadership and team skills while being a safety-conscious person.

• Railcar Repair – always uses current repair procedures. Conducts railcar inspections to ensure cars are in compliance and performs repairs as necessary.
• Customer Support – Meets the expectations and requirements of all customers to ensure their satisfaction of work.
• Clerical – ensures that all necessary invoicing, inspection, work order information is complete.
• Maintains all certifications, including tank car welding, complete and maintain required certifications, demonstrates strong familiarity with AAR rules and regulations.
• Other work-related tasks as assigned.

General Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have mechanical aptitude, ability to problem-solve and to make decisions. Ability to use hand tools (such as pipe wrenches, pry bars, wrenches, ratchets, and other equipment to chip and grind weld slag or spatter).
• Must handle and successfully complete basic railcar repairs and inspections.
• Consistently demonstrate skill in customer relations, using good interpersonal skills and be able to work as a part of a team.
• Ongoing improvement in skill and knowledge of railcar repairs.
• Must work in all types of weather conditions.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Welding background is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from the ground surface.
• Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to physically fit into a man-way opening as small as 20” in diameter.
• Must be able to pass company physical exam.

Why Join Our Team?

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer:

• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Medical, dental, vision.
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance.
• Company-paid sickness and accident income.
• 401k matching.
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement and prescription safety wear.
• Holiday pay.
• Vacation.
• Marmon employee discount program.
• Hourly Starting Rate: $22.46hr.

Legally can work in US now & future without sponsorship (preferred).

We are an equal opportunity workplace (EEOC).

LI-DNI

Pay Range

20.21 - 24.71

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.