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Railcar Tech

Marmon Holdings · South Roxana, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience with railcar or heavy equipment repair. What tools and processes do you know?

What they are checking: Whether they bring hands-on skills that transfer to tank car maintenance.

Tell me about a time you had to work safely around hazardous materials or residue.

What they are checking: Whether they have real habits around PPE, ventilation and permits.

Give me an example of a time you showed leadership on a crew without being the boss.

What they are checking: Whether they set a good example and help others, as the posting expects.

What would you do

You notice a coworker's repair does not look right. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they raise concerns respectfully instead of letting a bad repair go out.

A customer is waiting on a car and pushing for speed. How do you balance that with doing the job right?

What they are checking: Whether they keep customer service in mind without letting it override safety.

What would you do if you were unsure how to complete a repair step?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and ask rather than guess on work that has to be right.

About the work

How do you inspect a tank car to decide if it is in compliance, and what defects do you watch for?

What they are checking: Whether they inspect carefully and understand why compliance matters for cars carrying chemicals.

Why is it important to follow current repair procedures exactly on tank cars?

What they are checking: Whether they see procedures as protection against leaks, not as red tape.

What certifications do you hold, like welding or forklift, and how do you keep them up to date?

What they are checking: Whether they take ownership of keeping their qualifications valid.

How do you make sure your inspection and work order paperwork is accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they understand records drive compliance, invoicing and customer trust.

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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 up to 30%, weekly local travel with occasional overnights 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 Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Job Type: Full-time Schedule: • 6:30 am - 3:00 pm M-F • Overtime required as needed • No holiday or weekend coverage required Pay: Starting $24.92/hr Pay Range: 22.43 - 27.41 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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