What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rolling Stock Transport Operations Specialist position at Siemens Mobility?
About the Role
Siemens Mobility’s Rolling Stock Division in Lexington, NC is the North American market leader in building passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles. We are seeking a transport operations specialist to drive safe, precise movement and securement of rail vehicles throughout our world-class manufacturing facility.
Key Impact
- Enable on-time fabrication of carbon and stainless-steel car bodies by managing intra-site moves.
- Assure safe loading of rail vehicles onto flatcars and tractor trailers per documented methods.
- Execute advanced rigging and tie-down practices to protect assets and people.
- Conduct equipment and rigging inspections; establish quality checks before and after moves.
- Interpret blueprints and follow technical drawings and instructions with precision.
- Operate hand and power tools in accordance with safety procedures.
- Support special assignments as directed by the lead technician.
- Perform maintenance activities guided by blueprints, parts lists, sketches, and verbal instructions on production, transportation, and facility equipment.
Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 1 year hands-on experience operating industrial or mobile equipment.
- Demonstrated skill with rigging and specialized tie-down techniques.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Forklift licensed or able to obtain certification quickly.
Physical Requirements
- Work may occur in non-climate-controlled spaces.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and handle tools/materials.
- Frequent verbal communication; occasional odor detection tasks.
- Lift/move up to 40 lbs.
- Vision: close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Tools & Technology
- Material handling systems
- Forklifts
- Shop hand and power tools
Why Siemens Mobility
- PTO and paid holidays starting day one
- 401(k) with 6% company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, and Commuter benefits from day one
- Challenging, innovative projects that solve real-world problems
- Comprehensive total rewards
- Tuition reimbursement, mentorship, and online learning—plus rewards for your ideas
- Employee discounts and perks
Work Authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Compensation & Benefits Information
The base rate for this Lexington, NC position starts at $19/hour. Actual pay may vary up or down based on budget and your experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.
Benefits details: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
See Our Work
Watch the Lexington facility video
Our Mission
Siemens has been shaping U.S. infrastructure for over 160 years. By bringing automation and digitalization to rail, we’re transforming mobility—making it safer, more reliable, and more sustainable.