Job Description

Work Environment, Physical Requirements & Schedule

This is a hands-on, physically active role ideal for someone who enjoys working with tools, solving mechanical problems, and seeing the results of their work firsthand. Maintenance Specialists (Railcar Repairman/Carman) spend most of their day repairing, rebuilding, and maintaining railcars in both shop and outdoor environments.

What to Expect:

• Perform mechanical repairs, welding, fabrication, and component rebuilds throughout the shift
• Work with hand tools, power tools, cutting torches, welders, grinders, hoists, and other shop equipment
• Regularly climb, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, grip tools, and work from various positions to access railcar components
• Lift and move materials and parts weighing up to 80 pounds, with frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds and regular lifting of 25-50 pounds
• Work around moving equipment, heavy machinery, welding operations, and industrial repair activities
• Use electronic systems to document completed repairs and maintenance

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including heat, humidity, cold, rain, and snow
• Regular exposure to welding and cutting operations, noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, grease, and dirt common in an industrial railcar repair facility
• Work at elevated heights and around large rail equipment may be required
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and includes steel-toe boots, hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, welding shields, and other safety gear as needed

Schedule & Training:

• Typically 8 to 10-hour shifts
• Schedules and days off may vary based on operational needs
• Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed
• Successfully complete a mandatory 4-week training program upon hire

Why Maintenance Specialists Enjoy This Role

If you take pride in hands-on work, enjoy troubleshooting mechanical equipment, and want a career where your skills make a visible impact every day, this role offers the opportunity to build expertise in railcar maintenance while working as part of a skilled team that keeps the North American rail network moving safely and efficiently.

About Us

TTX Company is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. TTX’s pool of railcars is ideal for supporting shippers in the intermodal, automotive, paper & forest, metals, machinery, wind energy and other markets where flatcars, boxcars and gondolas are required.

TTX’s generous Total Rewards package includes Paid Time Off, Health, Dental and Vision benefits, and 401(k) with company match. This position participates in Railroad Retirement.

TTX Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

About the Team

What we do:

Provide reliable, cost effective an innovative railcar solutions for the markets we serve.

• Ensure an injury-free work place.

• Build and develop a highly capable team of subject matter experts and leaders at every level in our organization.

• Bring new product and process innovation to the rail car industry.

• Continuously improve our products, processes and systems in a cost effective manner by using modern design techniques and data analytics.

• Achieve, maintain and support cross company alignment with the TTX company mission statement.

You should be proficient in:

• Industrial Construction
• Construction Equipment Maintenance
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Automotive Repair
• Engine Repair
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Vehicle & Fleet Welding
• Diesel & Heavy Equipment Systems
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• MIG Welder
• TIG Welder
• Stick Welder
• Manual Grinder
• Power Tools
• Flux-Cored Arc Welder