Mobile Mechanic - Class B CDL

Description

First Response Rail Service, Inc. is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Mobile Railcar Repair Technician who will travel to customer locations in a company-owned Freightliner service truck to inspect, maintain, and repair railcars. This position combines hands-on mechanical and welding work with the safe operation of a commercial vehicle. 

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

· Safely operate a Freightliner service truck to and from customer sites, rail yards, and repair locations. 

· Perform mobile inspections, maintenance, and repairs on freight railcars. 

· Diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate repairs. 

· Repair or replace railcar components, including brake systems, couplers, draft systems, doors, handrails, safety appliances, and related equipment. 

· Perform welding, cutting, grinding, fabrication, and mechanical work as assigned. 

· Load, secure, transport, and maintain tools, equipment, materials, and repair parts. 

· Complete required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections. 

· Maintain accurate driver logs, inspection forms, repair records, and service documentation. 

· Follow all DOT, FRA, OSHA, customer-site, and company safety requirements. 

· Use proper personal protective equipment and maintain a clean, organized service truck and work area. 

· Respond to emergency or after-hours mobile repair calls when required. 

· Communicate professionally with customers, supervisors, dispatchers, and other employees. 

Requirements

Qualifications 

· Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an acceptable driving record. 

· Must meet all applicable DOT medical and commercial-driving requirements. 

· Previous railcar repair, diesel, heavy-equipment, industrial maintenance, welding, or mechanical experience preferred. 

· Ability to safely operate a Freightliner service truck and related equipment. 

· Welding and fabrication experience preferred. 

· Ability to read work orders, inspection reports, safety procedures, and basic technical documents. 

· Must be dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently in the field. 

· Must be willing to travel and work outdoors in varying weather conditions. 

· Ability to pass all required background checks, drug screenings, and customer-site requirements.

 Physical Requirements 

· Regularly stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, push, and pull. 

· Frequently lift and carry tools, parts, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier lifting may require assistance. 

· Safely enter and exit commercial vehicles and access rail equipment. 

· Work around moving equipment, uneven surfaces, loud noise, welding fumes, and changing weather conditions. 

· Wear required PPE, including steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, and welding protection.