Mobile Railcar Repair Technician - Freightliner Driver Class B CDL (Hiring Immediately)

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. * Perform other railcar repair and operational duties as assigned. 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. PI65d41ce3a7e9-38003-41515667