Union Tank Car Company

Come join a team where People make the difference!  As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Union Tank Car Company is seeking a talented full-time Railcar Repair Technician!

Since 1891, Union Tank Car Company, along with its Canadian affiliate Procor, has provided high-quality equipment and comprehensive tank car services to our customers throughout North America. Owned by Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company, UTLX is headquartered in Chicago’s financial district.

At UTLX, we recognize the importance of delivering the best products and services to the many stakeholders who depend on us. Our railcars transport products that are essential to our customers’ industries, including oil and gas, plastics and chemicals, food and beverage, and agriculture.  We are proud to be a recognized leader within the community of builders, lessors, and shippers of railroad freight cars, working closely with customers to provide practical solutions to industry needs. At the heart of our success is the more than 3,000 dedicated employees who serve our customers every day, striving to uphold our company values and exceed the needs of our customers.

We are looking for talented team players to join our team and perform all aspects of railcar inspection, maintenance, and repair services for our valued customers. The successful candidate must be able to read and understand engineering drawings and schematics, make railcar repairs in compliance with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Association of American Railroads (AAR) regulations and rules, ensure all company safety and quality standards are met, and keep good records of repair details using both written and electronic tools.

UTLX offers training and certifications to become a fully certified Railcar Repair Technician. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, tuition reimbursement as well as the opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, growth, and progressive thinking are valued.

Primary Job Functions

Understand and perform all work outlined under SupervisionConduct railcar inspections to ensure cars comply with all FRA, AAR, and customer requirementsPerform repairs as necessary while always using current safety and quality standards and repair proceduresPerform mechanical repairs to railroad freight cars including tank and hopper cars when requiredOccasionally performing welding repairs when neededCoordinate and complete repairs in an efficient manner and within assigned hoursMaintain work area in a neat and orderly manner and report potential hazards.Notify supervision of any materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of job tasksInteract well with team members and supervisionMeet the expectations and requirements of all customers to ensure we deliver a best-in-class customer experienceEnsure all necessary invoicing, inspection, and work order information is accurate and completeActively participate in safety assessments and equipment inspectionsFollow all safety rules and practicesMay be involved in safety committees or initiativesPerform other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills Required

Have a High School Diploma or GEDDemonstrate job-related knowledge including following written instructionsDemonstrate an ability to safely operate machinery including, but not limited to large work vehicles, which may also pull trailers from time to time, and forkliftsBe dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including any overtimeAbility to learn basic railcar knowledgeProficiency with the use of basic hand and power toolsAbility to learn basic knowledge of how to read Engineering drawingsAbility to pass DOT Requirements is a plusAbility to perform confined space entry or monitoring and create hot work permitsAbility to pass any required NDT disciplines and function specific certifications, which may include tank car welding, and demonstrates strong familiarity with AAR rules and regulationsAbility to obtain the following within 6 - 12 months (timeline and required test depend on specific location): Welding and Airbrake Test certificationsAny type of welding/mechanical experience or railcar knowledge is a preferredMust be legal to work in the United State now and in the future without sponsorship requirements

Environmental and Working Conditions

The physical environment for this job requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat or cold, wet, humid, or dry and dusty conditions. The employee may be frequently exposed to heights that require the use of fall protection equipment. Team members are required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions and job function details dictate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Moderate to heavy physical effort involved, must be comfortable lifting 35lbs consistentlyLifts and carries necessary equipment to railcar to perform workSafely climbs, walks, and balances on top of railcars while performing repair workMust follow prescribed safety rules to avoid possible injury

Why Join Our Team? We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer:

Tuition Reimbursement, Medical, Dental, VisionCompany-paid employee and dependent life insuranceCompany-paid sickness and accident income401k matchingAnnual safety shoe reimbursement and prescription safety wearHoliday payVacationMarmon employee discount program

Legally can work in US now & future without sponsorship (preferred)
We are an equal opportunity workplace (EEOC)

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.