Watco · 9 hours ago
Railcar Repairman - Neodesha, KS
Neodesha, KS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expWatco is a company that keeps the world’s supply chain moving through its short line railroads and logistics hubs. They are seeking a Railcar Repairman responsible for rail car inspection and maintenance in accordance with FRA and AAR Regulations, ensuring safety and compliance during repairs.
Customer ServiceLogisticsTransportationWarehousing
Responsibilities
Able to use cutting torch in all positions without damage to adjoining parts, and complete 5F welding qualification test for pipe
Ensures that all federal requirements and company guidelines are met, and that all safety rules are followed when performing duties
Able to read and understand blue prints
Able to perform foreign car repairs as well as fleet car repairs
Complies with FRA & AAR rules when making car repairs
Keep good record of repairs made
Be able to operate mobile crane, wheel truck and forklift
Work closely with other departments at derailment sites
Performs other duties that may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Responsible for rail car inspection and maintenance in accordance with FRA and AAR Regulations
Must re-rail cars and provide estimate damages at derailment sites
Make out billing repair cards in compliance with AAR office manual
Identify AAR/FRA violations when present on railcars
Able to use cutting torch in all positions without damage to adjoining parts
Complete 5F welding qualification test for pipe
Ensures that all federal requirements and company guidelines are met
All safety rules are followed when performing duties
Able to read and understand blue prints
Able to perform foreign car repairs as well as fleet car repairs
Complies with FRA & AAR rules when making car repairs
Keep good record of repairs made
Be able to operate mobile crane, wheel truck and forklift
Work closely with other departments at derailment sites
Performs other duties that may be assigned
High school education or general education (GED) or 3 to 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience
Benefits
Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
Competitive compensation and benefits
Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama
Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
Career advancement opportunities
Company
Watco
Watco is a full-service supply chain solutions provider specializing in rail, transloading, and logistics.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.57BKey Investors
Duration Capital Partners
2025-09-03Debt Financing· $250M
2025-06-17Private Equity· $600M
2024-07-10Debt Financing· $700M
Leadership Team
Dan Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Andy Cordischi
SVP, Chief Information Officer
Recent News
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