Rail Car Repairer Job Description Template

Job title

Rail Car Repairer

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable rail car repairer to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will inspect rail cars, repair brakes and couplers and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rail cars
• Repair brakes and couplers
• Replace wheels and bearings
• Weld and fabricate parts
• Test air brakes
• Repair car bodies
• Document FRA inspections
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of air brake systems and welding
• Safety awareness and reliability
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• FRA brake inspection qualification
• AWS welding certification
• Railroad apprenticeship
• Experience with welders

Skills

• Wheel and bearing replacement
• Coupler repair
• FRA rules
• Blueprint reading
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail

Work environment and schedule

Repairers work in rail yards and repair shops, often outdoors. Full time, with shifts covering nights, weekends and holidays.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.