Railcar Prep & Inspection Technician

Railcar Prep & Inspection Technician

Road & Rail Services - Montgomery, AL

Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Join Our Rail Operations Team

Road & Rail Services is hiring a Railcar Prep & Inspection Technician for our Montgomery, Alabama operation. This is a hands-on industrial position responsible for inspecting, cleaning, preparing, and completing minor repairs on railcars before they are placed into service.

If you have experience with stick welding, manufacturing, railroad operations, construction, mechanical work, industrial maintenance, or general labor, this may be a great opportunity to put your skills to work while building a career in the rail industry.

This position is primarily performed outdoors around active railroad equipment. We're looking for someone who is dependable, safety-focused, comfortable with physical work, and willing to learn our railcar preparation and inspection procedures.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Railcar Prep & Inspection Technician, your daily responsibilities may include:

Inspect railcars for damage, wear, structural concerns, and other visible defects

Open, close, and secure railcar end doors according to established procedures

Prepare railcars for service by removing dirt, debris, and other materials

Use backpack blowers, scrapers, hand tools, and other equipment

Identify railcar conditions that may require maintenance or repair

Perform approved minor repairs, including stick welding, when required

Maintain tools, equipment, and company-provided PPE

Keep assigned work areas organized and free of unnecessary hazards

Communicate repair concerns or unsafe conditions to supervision

Follow all company, customer, railroad, and site-specific safety procedures

Assist other team members as operational needs require

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will be dependable employees who take safety seriously and are comfortable working in an active industrial environment.

Qualifications include:

Previous stick-welding experience

Experience using common hand and power tools

Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions

Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Dependable attendance and punctuality

Strong attention to detail and safety

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Previous experience in railroad operations, railcar preparation, welding, manufacturing, construction, mechanical repair, industrial maintenance, or similar hands-on work is helpful but not required.

Why Work for Road & Rail Services?

We provide employees with the opportunity to develop valuable skills while working for an established company in the rail and transportation industry.

Our benefits and employee programs include:

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Annual steel-toe boot allowance

Company-provided personal protective equipment (PPE)

Training and opportunities to learn additional skills

Career advancement opportunities

Veteran-friendly workplace

Promote-from-within culture

About Road & Rail Services

Road & Rail Services has supported the rail and transportation industries since 1987. Our teams provide railcar, terminal, automotive, and field services to customers throughout North America. Safety, dependable service, and quality workmanship are central to how we operate.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a full-time railroad job in Montgomery where you can use your welding and hands-on skills, we encourage you to apply.

Join Road & Rail Services and help our team safely inspect, prepare, and maintain railcars for transportation.