Tank Car Repair Technician I
Cathcart Rail
A U.S. freight rail services provider operating coast‑to‑coast repair, short‑line, storage, cleaning, transloading and track maintenance.
Inspect and repair railcars and tank cars per FRA/AAR standards.
18 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Amarillo, TX
Field
Company Size
800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Repair Facilities
Field Services
Contract Switching
Cleaning
Transloading
Logistics Assistance
Parts Distribution & Fabrication
Railcar Storage
Sector Specialisms
Rail Services
Contract Switching
Cleaning
Transloading
Logistics Assistance
Parts Distribution
Fabrication
Railcar Storage
Role
Description
safety compliance
railcar repair
tool operation
quality assurance
regulatory compliance
disassembly
- Learn and adhere to all Cathcart Rail safety procedures
- Perform repairs such as, but not limited to, basic mechanics, grinding, and touch-up painting and decaling on various types of railcars or tank cars as required
- Set up and operate various hand and power tools such as, but not limited to, air arc, plasma cutting, Huck and welding machines and processes, and oxy fuel operation in heating and cutting processes
- Maintain a high level of quality with an understanding of Cathcart Rails Quality Assurance Program.
- Comply with company's Safety Program by following all in-house and OSHA rules, regulations and procedures
- Apply FRA, AAR Interchange Rules when repairing railcars and tank cars
- Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner so as to comply with Cathcart Rail, OSHA and environmental rules and regulations
- Comply with company's Quality Program by following all in-house quality processes and procedures and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations as well as any client specific procedures
- Perform railcar repairs in compliance with FRA and AAR rules
- Assist in disassembly of damaged railcars and tank cars
Requirements
high-school
welding
forklift
railcar
teamwork
math
- Must be able to full pass a fitness-for-duty examination, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings
- High-school diploma or equivalent
- Understand inventory control
- Prior experience in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment
- Must possess reasoning ability to solve practical problems
- Complete documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as, but not limited to: forklift, manlift, crane, backhoe, skid loader, hoist or hydraulic boom
- Required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate
- Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, smelling and visual acuity, with color and depth perception
- Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight car and MSRP C-III Appendix R & W for tank car utilizing GMAW (Hard wire), FCAW (Flux Core) and/or SMAW (Stick) welding on carbon steel as well as our internal welding technology training and examination
- Must be able to write routine report and correspondence and speak and communicate effectively
- Follow written and verbal directions
- Possess a thorough understanding of railcar and tank car, components and/or shop work order
- Must possess basic math skills and work and understand simple mathematical concepts
- Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and blueprints
- Work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to work in a confined space
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
- pre‑employment physical examination
- pre‑employment and random drug and alcohol screenings
Company
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.
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