Railcar Mechanic

Road & Rail Services

Job Title: Railcar Mechanic

Starting pay: $20.00 per hour

Location: Ste Genevieve, MO

Schedule: 1st shift, overtime and weekends as needed

What will you be doing?

Make general repairs to railroad cars using various tools including cutting torch, grinder and welder. No prior railcar repair experience needed but helpful.

Are you qualified?

Certified Welder experience

Strong mechanical aptitude

We Offer:

A Full Benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K, Vision

Paid Holidays and Vacations

An annual Steel Toe Boot allowance

All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

Veteran Friendly

A promote from within mentality

and much more

Areas of Responsibility:

Comply with all industry, customer and company safety regulations and operating procedures

Ensure that management is aware of current conditions and needed repair of all company equipment

Notify site management of "bad order" (unserviceable) equipment

Perform authorized repairs to customer, company and industry specification

Document all repairs, properly accounting for actual time and parts utilized

Operate various types of mechanical equipment including forklifts, spotter trucks, etc..

Perform housekeeping duties as required by Management

What's Required:

Must possess and demonstrate appropriate mechanical aptitude, as determined by the facility manager, to successfully perform the tasks associated with designated classification

Ability to work in fast paced environment

Able to meet attendance requirements

A team work, can do attitude and willing to learn

High School Diploma/GED or Ability

Safety first mentality

Valid state driver's license

pre employment drug screen

Company Overview:

Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services has grown and diversified to become a leading provider of rail-related services in North America. Our network of skilled associates provides plant and terminal operating expertise as well as field maintenance of rail assets for railroads, rail shippers, and owners of rail related equipment and facilities. Visit us online at for more information

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