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Traveling Railcar Repair Technician

Marmon Holdings · IL · Full time

Posted May 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role travels to Midwest sites to cover for people on leave. How do you feel about being away from home for stretches of time?

What they are checking: Whether they truly understand and accept the travel demands before taking the job.

Tell me about a time you had to fit into a team you did not know.

What they are checking: Whether they can earn trust quickly and work smoothly with new crews.

Tell me about a time you took the lead on a job when no one else did.

What they are checking: Whether they show the leadership the posting asks for when covering a site.

What would you do

When you arrive at a new shop for the first time, how do you get up to speed on their procedures and hazards?

What they are checking: Whether they learn site-specific rules quickly instead of assuming every shop works the same.

You notice the local shop does something differently from the procedure you were trained on. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they raise it respectfully and confirm the correct method rather than ignore or argue.

What do you do to stay safe and rested when working long days on the road?

What they are checking: Whether they manage fatigue, which is a real safety risk in heavy repair work.

About the work

What repairs on tank cars are you confident doing on your own today?

What they are checking: Whether they can work independently, since a traveling tech covers someone else's full workload.

How do you inspect a tank car to decide if it meets compliance requirements?

What they are checking: Whether they inspect thoroughly and know which defects take a car out of service.

Why does it matter that you use current repair procedures rather than how you did it at another shop?

What they are checking: Whether they follow approved procedures consistently across sites.

How do you keep your inspection records and work orders complete when you are working at different sites?

What they are checking: Whether they keep clerical work accurate no matter where they are.

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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. *Traveling Required to other sites in the midwest region to cover for employees on leave or vacation* 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 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, including tank car welding, 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. • Ongoing improvement in skill and knowledge of railcar repairs. • Must work in all types of weather conditions. • Valid Driver’s License • Welding background is a plus • Travel expectations 10% Physical Requirements • Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions • Must be able to wear a respirator • 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 work in confined spaces • Must be able to physically fit into a man-way opening as small as 20” in diameter • Must be able to pass company physical exam 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... • Tuition reimbursement program • 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 • Vacation • Marmon employee discount program • Hourly Starting Rate: $24.46 Legally can work in US now & future without sponsorship (preferred) We are an equal opportunity workplace (EEOC) LI-DNI Pay Range: 21.92 - 26.80 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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