Job Description

Transco Rail Services

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Transco Rail Services, along with Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) and Procor, delivers full‑service railcar repair and maintenance through a broad North American network of fixed shops and mobile field service teams. Serving freight and tank car fleets across multiple industries, we are committed to safety, compliance, quality, and reliable service.

Job Description

The Railcar Repair Technician conducts all aspects of repair and maintenance on tank cars. This person must demonstrate good leadership and team skills while being a safety-conscious person.

Railcar Repair – always uses current repair procedures. Conducts railcar inspections to ensure cars are in compliance and performs repairs as necessary. Customer Support – Meets the expectations and requirements of all customers to ensure their satisfaction of work. Clerical – ensures that all necessary invoicing, inspection, work order information is complete. Maintains all certifications, complete and maintain required certifications, demonstrates strong familiarity with AAR rules and regulations. Other work-related tasks as assigned.

General Requirements

High school diploma or GED required. Must have mechanical aptitude, ability to problem-solve and to make decisions. Ability to use hand tools (such as pipe wrenches, pry bars, wrenches, ratchets, and other equipment to chip and grind weld slag or spatter). Must handle and successfully complete basic railcar repairs and inspections. Consistently demonstrate skill in customer relations, using good interpersonal skills and be able to work as a part of a team. Demonstrates an ability to work safely and follow proper procedures Must work in all types of weather conditions. Valid Driver’s License Travel required: up to 50%, including weekly local travel, regional day trips, and overnight travel as needed

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from the ground surface Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights Must be able to perform a FIT Test and wear a respirator Must be able to pass company physical exam, drug screening and background check

Why Join Our Team?

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer: Benefits Effective on Day 1 Tuition Reimbursement, Medical, Dental, Vision Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance Company-paid sickness and accident income 401k matching Annual safety shoe reimbursement and prescription safety wear Holiday pay -10 Total Vacation Marmon employee discount program

Schedule

6:30 am - 3:00 pm M-F Some weekend coverage as needed Holiday coverage as needed

Starting Pay: $24.92/hr

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

How this job compares in Baytown, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$35/hr across 398 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Baytown, TX

We're tracking 63 other active welding openings in Baytown, TX right now, from 24 different employers. 13 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,256 other active welding openings from 562 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Baytown, or widen the search to Texas.

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX currently has 3 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (34), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (23). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $36/hr, Dallas at $35/hr, and Midlothian at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Baytown, TX

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