Mobile Railcar Repair Technician - Freightliner Driver Class B CDL

Repair or replace railcar components, including brake systems, couplers, draft systems, doors, handrails, safety appliances, and related equipment. Wear required PPE, including steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, and welding protection.

Description:

 First Response Rail Service, Inc. is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Mobile Railcar Repair Technician who will travel to customer locations in a company-owned Freightliner service truck to inspect, maintain, and repair railcars. This position combines hands-on mechanical and welding work with the safe operation of a commercial vehicle. 

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Safely operate a Freightliner service truck to and from customer sites, rail yards, and repair locations. 
• Perform mobile inspections, maintenance, and repairs on freight railcars. 
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate repairs. 
• Repair or replace railcar components, including brake systems, couplers, draft systems, doors, handrails, safety appliances, and related equipment. 
• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, fabrication, and mechanical work as assigned. 
• Load, secure, transport, and maintain tools, equipment, materials, and repair parts. 
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections. 
• Maintain accurate driver logs, inspection forms, repair records, and service documentation. 
• Follow all DOT, FRA, OSHA, customer-site, and company safety requirements. 
• Use proper personal protective equipment and maintain a clean, organized service truck and work area. 
• Respond to emergency or after-hours mobile repair calls when required. 
• Communicate professionally with customers, supervisors, dispatchers, and other employees. 
• Perform other railcar repair and operational duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  Qualifications 

• Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an acceptable driving record. 
• Must meet all applicable DOT medical and commercial-driving requirements. 
• Previous railcar repair, diesel, heavy-equipment, industrial maintenance, welding, or mechanical experience preferred. 
• Ability to safely operate a Freightliner service truck and related equipment. 
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred. 
• Ability to read work orders, inspection reports, safety procedures, and basic technical documents. 
• Must be dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently in the field. 
• Must be willing to travel and work outdoors in varying weather conditions. 
• Ability to pass all required background checks, drug screenings, and customer-site requirements.

  Physical Requirements 

• Regularly stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, push, and pull. 
• Frequently lift and carry tools, parts, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier lifting may require assistance. 
• Safely enter and exit commercial vehicles and access rail equipment. 
• Work around moving equipment, uneven surfaces, loud noise, welding fumes, and changing weather conditions. 
• Wear required PPE, including steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, and welding protection.

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