Railcar Repair Technician

Job summary

The Railcar Repair Technician is responsible for cutting, fitting, and repairing railcars and their components while ensuring all work meets AAR and company quality standards. The role also involves performing preventative maintenance on equipment and strictly adhering to safety and environmental regulations.

Job details

Procor Limited As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Transco Rail Services, along with Marmon Rail, delivers full‑service railcar repair and maintenance through a broad North American network of fixed shops and mobile field service teams. Serving freight and tank car fleets across multiple industries, we are committed to safety, compliance, quality, and reliable service. We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Railcar Repair candidates with our Onsite Team in North Battleford, SK. This opportunity is perfect for experienced individuals looking for a stable position in an organization that offers advancement. Essential Responsibilities: Cut, fit, and repair railcars, their components, and other items as necessary to facilitate railcar repair. Perform all necessary AAR repairs to railcars including cutting, straightening, and car repair. Perform and document quality control checks as required by Company quality standards. Perform basic preventative maintenance checks on used equipment. Comply with company and regulatory safety and environmental standards. Appropriately wear and utilize all of the following types of safety equipment in accordance with EHS instruction and requirements: Respirators (full and half face), hearing protection, eye protection, steel toed boots, and fall protection. This role involves project work that will require travel and overnights away from home base. The normal work schedule for this will be Monday to Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., however this schedule may change as business requirements dictate. Requirements: Must be eligible to work in the Canada. Must be mechanically inclined and able to operate the needed tools for the position. Must be able to read and understand written work orders and material safety data sheets. Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights of 15 feet. Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent experience. Previous experience with rail car repair or general steel work. Pre-employment welding course. Blue print reading. WHMIS training would be an asset. Effective communication and organizational skills, strong initiative and ability to work well under pressure are also desirable. Benefits: Transco Rail Services is an equal opportunity employer. We offer our employees the opportunity to be a contributing member of a successful team as well as competitive wages and extensive benefit coverage: Group benefits including dental, vision, and insurance Pension and retirement savings plans Personal rebates for fitness, computers and education Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to the email mentioned. We thank all applicants for their interest in Transco Rail Services, however only successful candidates will be contacted. Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

What you’ll do

The Railcar Repair Technician is responsible for cutting, fitting, and repairing railcars and their components while ensuring all work meets AAR and company quality standards. The role also involves performing preventative maintenance on equipment and strictly adhering to safety and environmental regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must be mechanically inclined, eligible to work in Canada, and capable of working in confined spaces or at heights. Previous experience in railcar repair or general steel work, along with blueprint reading skills and WHMIS training, is preferred.

Benefits

• Group benefits • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Pension plan • Retirement savings plan • Fitness rebate • Computer rebate • Education rebate

Listed skills

• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Railcar repair
• Mechanical aptitude
• Welding
• Blueprint reading
• Quality control
• Preventative maintenance
• Safety compliance
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Steel work
• Fall Protection
• Organizational Skills
• Effective Communication
• Business Requirements
• Field Service Management
• Material Safety Data Sheet
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Environment Health And Safety
• Quality Control

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Engineering
• Security & Safety
• Railcar Repairman
• Train Rail Service Worker
• Railway Brake, Signal and Switch Operators
• Rail Car Repairers