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Railcar Prep Technician

Greensburg, INOnsiteFull Time$18–$19 /hrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Railcar Prep Technician
  • Greensburg, Indiana
  • safety incentive
  • railroad equipment
  • safety procedures
  • inspections
  • rail operations
  • railcars
  • vehicles
  • loading

Nice to have

  • manufacturing
  • construction
  • automotive
  • warehouse operations
  • landscaping
  • general labor

Role summary

Road & Rail Services is hiring Railcar Prep Technicians in Greensburg, Indiana. This full-time, outdoor role requires no prior railroad experience. Responsibilities include inspecting railcars for damage and debris, preparing interiors for vehicle loading using tools like backpack blowers and scrapers, assisting with door operations, identifying repair needs, maintaining tools, and ensuring work areas are clean. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, dependable attendance, strong safety awareness, and the ability to follow instructions and work both independently and as part of a team. Experience in manufacturing, construction, or general labor is transferable. The position involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and performing physical tasks. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with match, paid holidays/vacation, and a weekly safety incentive.

Railcar Prep Technician – Start Your Railroad Career


Road & Rail Services – Greensburg, Indiana

Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour
Earn Up to $19.00/Hour for the Week with Safety Incentive

Full-Time | Outdoor Railroad Position

Looking to Start a Career in the Railroad Industry?

If you are a dependable professional looking for an opportunity to break into the railroad industry, Road & Rail Services is hiring Railcar Prep Technicians at our Greensburg, Indiana operation.

Previous railroad experience is not required. We are looking for reliable, safety-minded people who are ready to learn the industry, work outdoors, and build valuable railroad experience.

You'll start at $18.00 per hour, with the opportunity to earn the equivalent of $19.00 per hour for the week through our safety incentive program when applicable safety requirements are met. Work safely, follow procedures, and you can put more money in your paycheck.

What You'll Learn and Do

Railcar Prep Technicians help prepare railcars before vehicles can be safely loaded and transported. This gives you hands-on exposure to railroad equipment, safety procedures, inspections, and daily rail operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

Inspect railcars for damage, debris, wear, and potential safety concerns

Prepare railcar interiors for vehicle loading

Use backpack blowers, scrapers, and approved tools to remove debris

Assist with opening, securing, and closing railcar end doors

Identify and report conditions that may require repair

Inspect tools and equipment before beginning work

Maintain company-issued tools and equipment

Keep railcars and surrounding work areas clean and organized

Follow railroad, customer, and company safety procedures

Wear required PPE and maintain situational awareness around rail equipment

Who We're Looking For

You don't need a railroad background to get started. Experience in manufacturing, construction, automotive, warehouse operations, landscaping, general labor, maintenance, or other outdoor environments can transfer well into this position.

Successful candidates should have:

Valid state-issued driver's license

Dependable attendance and punctuality

Strong safety awareness

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Willingness to learn railroad procedures

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Interest in developing a long-term career in the rail industry

Outdoor, Hands-On Work

This position is performed primarily outdoors around railcars and railroad equipment. Employees must be comfortable working in heat, cold, rain, dust, and changing weather conditions.

The job also requires extended standing and walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, repetitive movement, and using hand tools and backpack blowers.

Benefits & Safety Incentive

Road & Rail Services offers eligible employees:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Weekly safety incentive opportunity

Paid holidays and vacation

Annual steel-toe boot allowance

Company-provided PPE

Career advancement opportunities

Promote-from-within culture

Veteran-friendly workplace

Build Your Railroad Career

Since 1987, Road & Rail Services has provided rail operations, vehicle handling, terminal services, and rail asset maintenance throughout North America.

If you're ready to work hard, learn railroad operations, and build experience in an industry that offers room for advancement, apply today and start your railroad career in Greensburg.

Road & Rail Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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