Railcar Prep/Inspector

Railcar Prep & Inspection Technician – Montgomery, AL

Location: Montgomery, Alabama
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay: Based on Experience

Build Your Career in the Rail Industry

Road & Rail Services is seeking a reliable, safety-minded team member for our Montgomery operation. As a Railcar Prep & Inspection Technician, you will examine, clean, and prepare railcars for service. You may also perform authorized minor repairs using stick welding.

This active, hands-on position is performed primarily outdoors around rail equipment. It is a good fit for someone who enjoys physical work, takes pride in doing the job correctly, and can stay productive in a fast-moving industrial environment.

Your Responsibilities

You will help ensure railcars are clean, properly inspected, and prepared for transportation. Daily duties may include:

Examining railcars for visible damage, excessive wear, and signs of fatigue

Operating railcar end doors safely

Clearing dirt, debris, and other materials with backpack blowers and scraping equipment

Identifying repair needs that fall within the company's approved scope of work

Completing authorized minor repairs using stick-welding techniques

Caring for assigned tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment

Maintaining an orderly and hazard-free work area

Following all Road & Rail Services, customer, and industry safety requirements

What You'll Need

The ideal candidate is dependable, attentive to detail, and committed to working safely. You should be comfortable completing physical tasks outside in varying weather conditions and working as part of a team.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Previous stick-welding experience
• Familiarity with common hand and power tools
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions
• Willingness to work outdoors throughout the year
• Consistent, dependable attendance
• Strong commitment to safety and quality

Experience in rail operations, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, construction, or another hands-on labor environment is preferred but not required.

Benefits and Perks

Road & Rail Services offers hands-on training, dependable work, and opportunities for career advancement.

Employees may receive:

• Medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Annual allowance for steel-toe work boots
• Company-provided personal protective equipment
• Opportunities for internal advancement

We proudly welcome veterans and believe in recognizing dependable employees who are ready to learn and grow.

About Road & Rail Services

Since 1987, Road & Rail Services has provided railcar, terminal, and field-maintenance solutions throughout North America. Our employees support railroads, industrial shippers, and equipment owners by helping keep their operations safe and moving efficiently.

Start Your Next Opportunity

If you have stick-welding experience and are interested in a hands-on career inspecting, cleaning, and preparing railcars, apply today to join the Road & Rail Services team in Montgomery.