*Travel is Required - Day shift travel to customer sites to perform repairs, company vehicle, overnight stay is sometimes required, hotel is paid for and reimbursed for meals. You will be back for the weekend.

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 126 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.
Demonstrate welding abilities with an increasing display of performance. Ongoing improvement in skill and knowledge of railcar repairs.
Must work in all types of weather conditions.
Valid Driver’s License
A strong emphasis in welding.

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 (clean shave)
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 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:

Benefits Effective on Day 1
Tuition Reimbursement, 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 -10 Total
Vacation
Marmon employee discount program

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.31 - $31.89 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekends as needed

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Tankcar Repair: 1 year (Preferred)
mechanical repair: 1 year (Required)
Railcar Repair: 1 year (Preferred)
Stick Welding: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX jobs

Railcar Repair Technician ($2,500 Hiring Incentive)