Railcar Repair Technician

Overview Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) is part of the global Marmon Holdings organization (backed by Berkshire Hathaway). We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, offering diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. UTLX provides leasing, manufacturing, and repair services 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 the industry, UTLX has a solid name and foundation for building customer relationships. We are financially stable and a Berkshire Hathaway company. Our field site locations number about 80 throughout North America. We are searching for people with a positive outlook and strong work ethic to become part of the UTLX success story. Job Description The Railcar Repair Technician conducts all aspects of repair and maintenance on tank cars. This person must demonstrate good leadership and teamwork skills while being safety-conscious. Responsibilities Railcar Repair – 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 with work. Clerical – ensures that all necessary invoicing, inspection, and work order information is complete. Maintains all certifications, demonstrates strong familiarity with AAR rules and regulations, and keeps required certifications up to date. Other work-related tasks as assigned. General Requirements High school diploma or GED required. Must have mechanical aptitude, ability to problem-solve and 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 the ability to work as part of a team. Demonstrates an ability to work safely and follow proper procedures. Must work in all types of weather conditions. Valid Driver’s License. Must be able to travel up to 75%. Physical Requirements Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions. Must be able to shave 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 pass company physical exam, drug screening, and background check. Why Join Our Team? Benefits 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 Starting Pay Rate: $23.15/hr Railcar Technician Max Level: $30.37/hr Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr Union Tank Car Company - UTLX