Qualdoc
Railcar Welder / Repair Technician
- Compensation
- From $46.8K / yr
- From job posting
- Location
- Candor, NC, US
- Arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Other
- Posted
- 25 September 2026 (5 days ago)
Checked 5 days agoApplications go to the employer, never to RoleSprint
About this role
Railcar Repair & Welding Technician Locations: Candor, NC | Richmond, VA Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Starting Salary: $46,800/year — higher salary available depending on experience Position Overview We are hiring a Railcar Repair & Welding Technician to support railroad equipment maintenance and emergency repair operations. This hands-on position involves repairing, fabricating, and welding freight railcars while following railroad safety and quality requirements. Because this is a 24/7 emergency response operation, employees must be available for call-outs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
What You'll Do • Repair and maintain freight railcars using welding and fabrication techniques.
• Perform railcar fabrication and structural repairs according to safety and quality requirements.
• Check vehicles, tools, materials, and equipment before and after assignments.
• Attend job briefings and follow established railroad safety procedures.
• Work with crew members to complete repair assignments safely and efficiently.
• Keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and properly stocked.
• Complete job reports and other required documentation accurately.
• Maintain professional communication with coworkers and customers.
• Follow company procedures, railroad regulations, and all applicable safety requirements.
Qualifications • AWS welding certification required.
• Hands-on welding and fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of freight car components and railroad repair practices.
• Familiarity with the AAR Field Manual .
• Knowledge of Blue Flag Law and FRA safety standards .
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow detailed safety procedures and work professionally.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications, including:
• CPR
• First Aid
• E-Rail Safe
• CSX On-Track Safety
Work Requirements • Participate in a 24/7 emergency response rotation .
• Available for nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs.
• Travel frequently and work at changing job locations.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Stand and walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces.
• Bend, lift, carry, and perform other physically demanding tasks.
• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs. ; heavier items require assistance.
• Work extended hours when required by operational needs.
Benefits & Opportunities • Competitive compensation
• Training and certification opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
Locations
- Candor, NC, US
- Richmond, VA, US
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Published 25 September 2026, last checked 5 days ago. A posting stops being advertised here 90 days after the employer published it, and one the employer takes down is marked closed rather than quietly removed.