Experienced Railcar Repair Technician (travel Required)

L.A. Darling Company LLC

Galena Park, TX, United States
Travel required
Railcar and tank car repair experience
Project based nationwide travel
Safety-conscious work practices
L.A. Darling Company LLC is seeking an Experienced Railcar Repair Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on tank cars, with travel required across the U.S. The ideal candidate will possess prior railcar repair experience, demonstrate strong teamwork and leadership skills, and prioritize safety

Job Summary

  • The Railcar Technician conducts all aspects of repair and maintenance on tank cars while demonstrating good leadership and team skills in a safety-conscious environment.
  • The company offers rich benefits packages including tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, 401k matching, and vacation.
  • Employees work in varied environments including indoors and outdoors under different weather conditions, and are required to follow prescribed safety rules and use personal protective equipment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

L.A. Darling Company LLC is seeking an Experienced Railcar Repair Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on tank cars, with travel required across the U.S. The ideal candidate will possess prior railcar repair experience, demonstrate strong teamwork and leadership skills, and prioritize safety.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Railcar and tank car repair experience
  • Project based nationwide travel
  • Safety-conscious work practices
  • Mechanical repairs to freight cars
  • Welding repairs when needed
  • Use of hand and power tools
  • Confined space entry and hot work permits

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership and team skills
  • Positive outlook and strong work ethic
  • Ability to read engineering drawings
  • Participation in safety committees
  • Customer service orientation

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years tank car experience
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to pass DOT requirements
  • Ability to perform confined space entry
  • Ability to obtain welding and airbrake certifications within 6-12 months
  • Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship

Work Rights

Legal to work in the US without sponsorship

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