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GENRAIL Industrial Services · 2 months ago

Mobile Railcar Cleaning Technician- Traveling Crew

GENRAIL Industrial Services is redefining mobile railcar cleaning with best-in-class safety, speed, and transparency. The Mobile Railcar Cleaning Technician will join a mobile crew to restore tank cars to a clean condition, ensuring safety and compliance throughout the process.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Confined-Space Entry & Cleaning
Execute OSHA-compliant permit entry—ventilation, continuous gas monitoring, dedicated attendant, rescue readiness
Steam-clean, high-pressure wash, scrape, and vacuum residues inside the tank
Rail-Yard Safety & Car Handling
Spot, secure, blue-flag, and ground railcars; coordinate moves with yard personnel per FRA rules
Waste Handling & Documentation
Collect and manifest rinsate, sludges, and absorbents; label containers per DOT/PHMSA
Complete digital job tickets, confined-space permits, and daily safety checklists on a tablet
Equipment Care
Inspect hydrovac, steamer, breathing-air carts, gas monitors, and fall-protection; perform minor maintenance
Safety Leadership
Participate in tailgate briefings and after-action reviews; stop work for any unsafe condition

Qualification

Confined-Space EntryOSHA ComplianceRail-Yard SafetyHydrovac OperationHigh-Pressure WashingWaste DocumentationPhysical StaminaTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

2+ years verifiable experience inside tank cars in a mobile environment (railcar cleaning, repair, tank-truck cleaning, etc.)
Documented OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 confined-space training and at least six months of field entries
Ability to pass a respirator fit test and maintain medical clearance
Familiarity with FRA blue-flag protection and rail-yard safety practices
Valid driver's license; ability to obtain DOT medical card; pass hair-follicle drug screen and background check
Physically able to climb ladders, lift 50 lb, kneel/crawl in tanks, and work in heat, steam, and chemical vapors while wearing full PPE and fall arrest

Preferred

FRA Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) card or prior car-shop employment
OSHA 10-hr General Industry, First-Aid/CPR, or basic rope-rescue certification

Benefits

Health, dental, vision — eligible after 30 days.
401(k) with company match — eligible after 90 days.
Paid travel days, paid certifications, annual safety/performance bonus.

Company

GENRAIL Industrial Services

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Who We Are GenRail Industrial Services specializes in comprehensive mobile railcar cleaning and waste management.

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Current Stage
Early Stage
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