Description

First Response Rail Service, Inc.

RAIL, WASTE & LOGISTICS

Professional solutions. Expert service.

Formed in 2004, First Response Rail Service, Inc. is a privately owned company that provides rail asset management, transloading logistics and operational support, rail fleet inspections and minor repair, and intermodal container repair services. 

Please visit our website at firstresponserail.com to learn more about us. 

(Please note CalmHR/Paylocity is our Payroll/HR/Recruiting vendor/software system and this name will appear on our online application).

First Response Rail Service is currently looking to fill an open position for a Railcar Technician in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. Performing repairs to railcars. This person will be a self motivated individual that works well alone or in small groups and is willing to learn the ins and outs of freight car repair. 

Job Overview:

• Inspecting railcars daily
• Performing all necessary repairs on the railcars
• Perform program work based on a scope of work provided 
• Making heavy repairs that includes Welding and Fabrication
• Railcar part change outs, in the field on a work track 

Requirements

• Willingness to travel as needed
• Mechanically inclined 
• Use of a oxygen /acetylene (propane) torch
• MIG and stick welding 
• Good spatial awareness
• Ability to notice something out of place 
• Good time management 
• Reliable (able to work a few weekends and possibly a holiday)
• Able to lift upwards of 80lbs (short amount of time)
• Walk up to 10 miles a day
• Willingness to never stop learning

Salary is negotiable based on skills and willingness.

Per Diem is paid for traveling.

Schedule is Monday-Friday (occasional weekend and holiday work)