Mobile Railcar Repair Technician

Build Your Career With a Team That Keeps America Moving Cypress Rail Solutions is hiring a Mobile Carman 1 to support railcar repair, maintenance, and inspection operations in the field. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong mechanical background who are looking to build a career in the rail industry while working alongside experienced railcar professionals.

As a Mobile Carman 1, you'll work under the direction of experienced technicians, Shop Leads, and Supervisors to safely repair and maintain freight railcars at customer locations and rail facilities. Through hands-on training and real-world experience, you'll develop the skills and knowledge necessary to advance within the railcar repair industry.

This role requires travel, adaptability, and a commitment to safety while performing repairs in a variety of industrial environments.

What You'll Do

Perform railcar repairs and component replacements under the guidance of experienced technicians and supervisors. Remove and replace brake assemblies, brake shoes, uncoupling levers, couplers, draft gears, yokes, air hoses, train lines, gaskets, and related railcar components. Repair or replace structural components including side posts, rafters, crossties, panels, underframes, piping, and other steel components.

Weld, cut, burn, fabricate, and repair railcar components using welding equipment, torches, impact wrenches, hydraulic fastening tools, pneumatic equipment, and hand tools. Maintain, repair, and replace air brake systems, valves, fittings, piping, and related components. Straighten or replace grab irons, handholds, still steps, and other safety appliances.

Repair freight car sides, ends, floors, and doors through patching, burning, straightening, and replacement techniques. Prepare railcar surfaces for painting by cleaning, grinding, and performing surface preparation work. Stencil letters and numbers on railcars as required. Push, pull, lift, and position railcar components and equipment safely using appropriate tools and methods.

Assist with switching operations and demonstrate the ability to throw and align switches safely. Train to become a Trackmobile Operator and/or Groundman as required. Travel to customer and rail service locations to perform repairs and inspections. Follow all safety rules, wear required PPE, maintain a clean work area, and perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

High school diploma or GED. Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in hands-on repair work. Welding or fabrication experience preferred. Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety procedures, and technical documentation. Experience using hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in changing work environments.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship. Ability to travel extensively, including overnight travel as needed. Ability to obtain required company and industry certifications and training. Must have and maintain an insurable driving status in accordance with Cypress Rail Solutions driver provisions.

Why You'll Love Working Here Full-time, stable employment with a growing rail services company. Hands-on training and development opportunities. Variety in your work environment through field-based railcar repair assignments. Opportunity to advance into higher-level railcar repair positions. Team-oriented culture focused on safety and quality.

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package. Join a company where your work matters, your skills are valued, and your effort helps keep rail freight moving safely across the country. Competencies To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn railcar repair practices.

Ability to become conversant with General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), company safety rules, AAR regulations, and FRA requirements. Welding and machine experience preferred. Ability to analyze and solve practical problems involving multiple variables and changing field conditions. Ability to read and understand safety procedures, repair instructions, equipment manuals, and technical drawings.

Strong communication skills and commitment to teamwork and safety. Physical Demands Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands listed below: Regularly work on uneven surfaces, ballast, ladders, railcars, platforms, and equipment in all weather conditions.

Spend most of the workday standing, walking, climbing, bending, and performing physical labor. Requires hand-eye coordination, dexterity, grip strength, and the ability to safely use tools and equipment. Frequently perform manual labor requiring lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, and working from various positions and elevations.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the workday. Frequent exposure to outdoor work environments and changing weather conditions. Environmental Continuous exposure to industrial and rail operating environments. Occasional exposure to vibration, noise, temperature extremes, heights, uneven surfaces, smoke, dust, paint, confined spaces, and moving equipment.

Work performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Frequent travel to customer locations and rail facilities. Must wear required PPE, respiratory protection, and other safety equipment as required.

Education

and Training High school diploma or GED required. Mechanical, welding, fabrication, or industrial maintenance experience preferred. Must have and maintain an insurable driving status, including compliance with CRS driver provisions. Successful completion of required safety, operational, and job-specific training.

Requirements

of Joining Our Team Our comprehensive pre-employment process ensures the well-being and integrity of our team. To join our organization, candidates are required to: Pass a mandatory drug test to maintain a drug-free workplace. Random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing may also be required throughout employment.

Undergo a thorough physical examination to ensure the requirements of the position can be met. Provide professional references to validate qualifications and character. Complete a comprehensive background check to confirm suitability for the position. This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position.

There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned. This Job Description may change at any time as determined by Management. Cypress Rail Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.