Railcar Repair Mechanic

Road & Rail Services
Starting Pay: Based on experience
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Turn Your Welding & Mechanical Experience into a Rail Career

Road & Rail Services is hiring a skilled Railcar Repair Mechanic with a strong background in mechanical repair, welding, fabrication, and troubleshooting.

We are looking for mechanically experienced candidates who understand how to diagnose problems, work with metal, operate tools, and complete repairs safely and correctly.

If your background includes stick welding, MIG welding, metal fabrication, industrial maintenance, diesel mechanics, heavy equipment repair, automotive repair, manufacturing maintenance, or similar skilled trades, your experience could be a great fit.

What You'll Do

As a Railcar Repair Mechanic, you will:

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

Diagnose mechanical issues and determine appropriate repairs

Perform authorized railcar repairs according to customer and AAR requirements

Complete welding, cutting, grinding, fitting, and metal fabrication work

Repair, adjust, remove, and replace damaged mechanical components

Use cutting torches and welding equipment when qualified

Operate hand, power, and pneumatic tools including grinders, impact tools, pipe wrenches, pry bars, sockets, and ratchets

Inspect completed repairs for quality and proper operation

Operate tractors, ATVs, and other site equipment as required

Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas

Follow all company, customer, and applicable industry safety procedures

Physical & Work Requirements

This is an active outdoor repair position. Employees must be able to bend, squat, twist, stand, climb, and walk throughout the shift. Work may require climbing ladders exceeding 16 feet and working in heat, cold, rain, dust, and noisy industrial conditions.

Railcar doors may require approximately 90 pounds of pulling force and 68 pounds of pushing force. Employees must be comfortable working independently and safely around heavy equipment.

A valid driver's license may be required to operate company equipment.

Pay & Benefits

Eligible employees receive:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Annual steel-toe boot allowance

Company-provided PPE

Weekly safety bonus opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Veteran-friendly workplace

Promote-from-within culture

Road & Rail Services has provided rail-related services throughout North America since 1987.

If you know how to weld, troubleshoot mechanical problems, and aren't afraid to get your hands dirty, apply today and bring your skilled-trades experience to the railroad industry.