Railcar Mechanic

3 months ago


Joliet, United States Rescar Companies Full time

Start your new career today Join a rapidly-growing rail maintenance team, with over 50 years in the industry

RESCAR is rapidly growing and searching for railcar repair personnel to fill open positions in our Joliet, Illinois facility.

What You'll Do:

Inspect, repair and replace defective or worn components on railcar equipment in safe working order, such as truck assembly, safety appliances, brake systems, wheels, and draft systems Diagnose and identify malfunctions Inspect bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed Test and operate engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems Clean units and components Ensure proper operation

What You'll Need:

A good work ethic Experience with hand tools Previous mechanic experience desired Familiarity with welding a plus The desire to work hard for potential to grow with a great company

What You'll Enjoy:

Competitive base wages, starting at up to $23/hour, commiserate with experience Opportunity to increase your base wage through skills assessments and certifications Weekly pay Vacation days + eight paid holidays  Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance coverage; 401K plan; Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Care, Hospitalization, and Accident coverage

Rescar Companies is a privately held company that offers maintenance services to companies that own and/or lease rail rolling stock. Services include mechanical repair, exterior painting, interior coating and cleaning. These services are provided from Rescar's nationwide network of 40+ service locations in the United States, either at fixed facilities or from our mobile field services centers.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All new Rescar employees are subject to background check and drug testing.


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