Cathcart Rail
A U.S. freight rail services provider operating coast‑to‑coast repair, short‑line, storage, cleaning, transloading and track maintenance.
5 hours ago
$23 - $30
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Jasonville, Indiana, United States
Field
Company Size
800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
rail inspection
tool operation
heavy equipment
repair documentation
inventory control
safety compliance
Key duties include pre‑ and post‑inspection of assigned railcars, compliance with OSHA and company safety protocols, maintaining a clean work area, and performing repairs such as basic mechanics, grinding, painting, and decaling. Technicians operate hand and power tools—including air‑arc, plasma cutters, and welding equipment—as well as equipment like forklifts, man‑lifts, and cranes after completing documented training. They also assist with disassembly of damaged railcars, inventory control, and interior cleaning.
- Perform railcar and tank car inspections and repairs in compliance with FRA, AAR, and OSHA standards.
- Operate hand and power tools including welding machines, plasma cutters, and cutting torches.
- Use equipment such as forklifts, man‑lifts, cranes, backhoes, and skid loaders after training.
- Document pre‑ and post‑repair activities and keep the work area clean and organized.
- Assist with disassembly, inventory control, and interior cleaning of railcars.
- Read technical manuals, apply basic math, and produce routine reports.
Requirements
high school
railcar repair
aws e7018
mechanical knowledge
fra compliance
safety focus
Technicians use mechanical skills to inspect and repair railcars and tank cars to meet customer and industry specifications, following FRA and AAR interchange rules. Candidates must have a safety‑ and quality‑focused mindset and be comfortable working outdoors year‑round in various weather conditions.
Applicants need a high‑school diploma or GED; prior experience as a carman or railcar repair technician is preferred. Required skills include reading technical documents, basic math, mechanical knowledge, and the ability to use hand and power tools; an AWS E7018 welding certification is preferred. The role demands the ability to pass fitness‑for‑duty, physical, drug, and alcohol screenings and to perform physically demanding work in both indoor and outdoor environments, often in confined spaces and around moving equipment.
- Require high school diploma/GED; prior railcar repair experience and AWS E7018 welding certification preferred.
- Pass fitness‑for‑duty, pre‑employment physical, drug, and alcohol screenings; work in varied weather and confined spaces.
Benefits
Guardian Rail operates one of the nation’s leading freight rail services with a large network of repair facilities and short‑line operations. The company is hiring Repair Technicians at its Jasonville Field Services location in Jasonville, IN. This full‑time position offers an hourly wage of $23.90‑$30.90, a sign‑on/retention bonus of $1,500 paid over the first 12 months, and a travel percentage that is negligible.
- Offer hourly pay $23.90‑$30.90, $1,500 sign‑on/retention bonus, full‑time schedule with negligible travel.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
- must pass fitness‑for‑duty examination and pre‑employment physical
- must pass pre‑employment and random drug and alcohol screenings
Overview
60 Locations
Nationwide Expansion
By 2020, the company expanded its footprint across 60 locations in 22 states following the acquisition of Appalachian Railcar Services.
110+ Sites
Expanded Network
After acquiring The Andersons’ railcar repair business in mid-2022, the company boosted its network to over 110 sites across 33 states.
June 2025
Majority Ownership
Tikehau Star Infra took majority ownership, supporting further expansion of the company's coast-to-coast network.
Over 100 Facilities
Nationwide Presence
Today, the company operates nationwide with a network of over 100 facilities, short-line railroads, and services like repair and transloading.
- Founded in 2015 by Thomas and Casey Cathcart, the company began with a single repair facility and grew through strategic acquisitions.
- Its financial growth is backed by infrastructure investors like Star America and Nuveen, with capital from Bank of America-led financing syndicates.
- Typical projects include freight and tank car repair, contract switching, transloading, cleaning, parts fabrication, track maintenance, and railcar storage.
- Standout facts: its evolution from a single shop to one of the largest independent railcar service platforms in under a decade.
Culture + Values
- Safety – We are dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of our team members, our environment, and the communities where we live and work.
- Quality – We are committed to delivering compliant products and services that exceed customer expectations and industry regulations.
- Honest Communication – We hold ourselves accountable for communicating internally and externally in a manner that is clear, timely and with integrity.
- Innovation – We find solutions through creative, forward thinking.
- Teamwork – We work together to leverage individual strengths to achieve our common goals.
- Accountability – We hold ourselves and each other accountable to a higher standard, taking responsibility for our words, actions, and results.
Environment + Sustainability
1,000+
employees
Nearly 1,000 roles are filled across multiple locations to support efficient service operations.
100+
locations
Services are consolidated across 100+ locations to reduce transport redundancy.
- Operates a nationwide railcar services network reducing emissions by optimizing rail logistics versus road transport.
- Supports expansion projects (e.g. Kansas City) with capital investments that improve facility efficiency.
Inclusion & Diversity
- An equal opportunity employer with policies to recruit, hire and promote based on merit regardless of gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other legally protected categories.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values each other’s perspectives and contributions.
- Highlights workforce diversity as a core strength, drawing on a wide spectrum of ideas.
- No gender-specific statistics or targets disclosed publicly.