Railcar Repairman / Railcar Mechanic

Road & Rail Services is hiring a dependable and mechanically skilled Railcar Repairman / Railcar Mechanic in the Cleveland, Ohio area.

Already have railroad or railcar repair experience? We want to hear from you. No railroad experience? You may still be a great fit. Candidates with backgrounds in welding, fabrication, industrial maintenance, diesel repair, heavy-equipment maintenance, trailer repair, manufacturing maintenance, and other mechanical trades are encouraged to apply.

We are recruiting throughout the greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio area, including Cleveland, Avon Lake, Lorain, Strongsville, Beachwood, Cleveland Heights, Sandusky, and surrounding communities.

This is a hands-on position performed primarily in an outdoor industrial environment. Employees must be able to:

Bend, squat, twist, reach, walk, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift

Work independently and as part of a team

Frequently open railcar end doors requiring pulling force up to 90 lbs. and pushing force up to 68 lbs.

Occasionally climb ladders to heights exceeding 16 feet

Work outdoors in changing weather conditions

Work around railroad equipment, dust, noise, heat, cold, rain, and snow

A valid state driver's license must be maintained when required to operate company vehicles or equipment.

As a Railcar Repairman, you'll inspect and repair railcars while working in an active industrial railroad environment. Responsibilities include:

Inspect railcars for mechanical problems, structural damage, wear, and fatigue

Identify repairs that can be completed within Road & Rail Services' authorized scope of work

Complete approved mechanical and structural repairs

Perform work according to customer requirements and applicable AAR specifications

Use hand and power tools to remove, repair, replace, and install railcar components

Perform welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication work as required

Operate tractors, all-terrain vehicles, and other mechanical equipment when trained and authorized

Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas

Follow company, customer, and railroad safety procedures

Immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, and other safety concerns

Previous railroad experience is preferred, but it is not required if you have strong transferable mechanical experience.

Experience in any of the following areas may be a good fit:

Railcar or railroad repair

Welding

Metal fabrication

Industrial maintenance

Manufacturing maintenance

Diesel or heavy-equipment repair

Truck or trailer repair

Mechanical assembly

Equipment maintenance and repair

Candidates should be comfortable using tools such as grinders, pipe wrenches, pry bars, ratchets, wrenches, and other common hand and power tools.

We're looking for people who are dependable, mechanically inclined, safety-conscious, and willing to learn the railcar repair trade.

Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services has grown into a leading provider of rail-related services throughout North America. Our teams provide terminal operations and field maintenance services for railroads, rail shippers, manufacturers, and owners of rail-related equipment and facilities.