Railcar Welder / Repair Technician
Location: Montgomery, Alabama
About the Role
Road & Rail Services is hiring an experienced Railcar Welder / Repair Technician to support our Montgomery operation. This is a hands-on outdoor position for someone who knows how to weld, takes pride in completing repairs correctly, and understands the importance of workplace safety. You will inspect and prepare railcars for service while completing approved repairs to damaged or worn metal components. Previous railcar experience is helpful, but it is not required. Candidates with stick welding experience from manufacturing, fabrication, construction, trailer repair, structural steel, heavy equipment, or other industrial environments are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Inspect railcars for damage, wear, and conditions that may affect serviceability
- Use stick welding, cutting tools, grinders, and other equipment to repair or replace approved metal components
- Repair brackets, panels, doors, supports, safety appliances, decks, frames, and other parts located above or below the railcar body
- Complete basic fabrication and prepare damaged areas for welding
- Measure and align materials, clean completed welds
- Assist with general railcar inspection and preparation duties as needed
- Work around large equipment, climb railcars, use fall protection, and perform physical work outdoors in changing weather conditions
Requirements
- Previous stick welding experience
- Ability to produce dependable welds in an industrial environment
- Experience using cutting torches, grinders, hand tools, and fabrication equipment
- Strong mechanical ability and attention to detail
- Ability to identify cracks, damage, wear, and metal fatigue
- Willingness to perform both welding and general railcar preparation work
- Dependable work history and strong commitment to safety
Previous railcar, railroad, trailer, structural steel, heavy equipment, or industrial maintenance experience is preferred but not required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Annual steel-toed boot allowance
- Company-provided personal protective equipment
- Training and opportunities for advancement
Pay
Starting pay from $18.00 to $23.00 per hour, based on welding and repair experience
Schedule
Full-Time