Experienced Railcar Repair Technician (Buna, TX)
Experienced Railcar Repair Technician (Buna, TX)
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As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.
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 safetyconscious person.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 stateoftheart and our fleet is maintained by a large sophisticated repair network consisting of geographicallyplaced 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 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 team skills while being a safetyconscious 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 workrelated tasks as assigned.
General Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must have mechanical aptitude ability to problemsolve 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 Drivers 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
- 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 manway opening as small as 18 in diameter (site applicable)
- Must be able to pass company physical exam.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional jobrelated 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 and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
