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Railcar Repair Technician - 263

Marmon Holdings · Morris, IL · Full time

Posted Aug 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

What hands-on experience do you have repairing tank cars or other heavy equipment, and what did you do yourself?

What they are checking: Whether their experience is real and specific rather than just being near the work.

Tell me about a mistake you made on a repair. How did you find it and what happened next?

What they are checking: Whether they own errors quickly, which matters when a hidden mistake could leave the shop on a loaded car.

Tell me about a time you worked with a team to hit a deadline without cutting corners.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep pace with the shop and still hold quality and safety.

What keeps you showing up every day to physically demanding shop work?

What they are checking: Whether they have the reliability the shop needs to keep cars moving for customers.

What would you do

You are finishing a job and realize the work order is missing details for invoicing. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they close out clerical work properly instead of leaving it for someone else.

Your lead asks you to cover a task you have not been trained on. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they will ask for training rather than guess on unfamiliar safety-critical work.

About the work

Walk me through what you look at when you inspect a tank car for compliance.

What they are checking: Whether they inspect in a consistent order and know common defects on valves, trucks and the tank.

Why would a shop insist you use the current repair procedure even when you know a faster way?

What they are checking: Whether they accept that approved procedures protect people downstream from hazardous material releases.

What welding processes and positions are you comfortable with, and have you ever failed a weld test?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about their skill level and treat weld quality as safety-critical.

How do you stay safe working under and around railcars that are being moved in the shop?

What they are checking: Whether they know blue flag protection and lockout before they ever get under a car.

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The full job description

As published by Marmon Holdings.

Transco Rail Services 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 Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) and Procor, 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. 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 safety-conscious 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, complete and maintain required certifications, demonstrates strong familiarity with AAR rules and regulations. • Other work-related tasks as assigned. General Requirements • High school diploma or GED required. • Must have mechanical aptitude, ability to problem-solve 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. • Demonstrates an ability to work safely and follow proper procedures • Must work in all types of weather conditions. • Valid Driver’s License • Travel required: up to 50%, including weekly local travel, regional day trips, and overnight travel as needed Physical Requirements • Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions • 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 perform a FIT Test and wear a respirator • Must be able to pass company physical exam, drug screening and background check Why Join Our Team? • We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer: • Benefits Effective on Day 1 • Tuition Reimbursement, Medical, Dental, Vision • Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance • Company-paid sickness and accident income • 401k matching • Annual safety shoe reimbursement and prescription safety wear • Holiday pay -10 Total • Vacation • Marmon employee discount program Schedule: • 5:00am - 1:30pm M-F • Some weekend coverage as needed • Holiday coverage as needed Starting Pay: $25.48/hr Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Pay Range: 22.93 - 28.03 We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more! 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 . 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 careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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