Freight Car Mechanic at Cathcart Rail in Parkersburg, WV | From USD19 | Kablio

Role

Description

train inspection

railcar repairs

tool operation

safety compliance

quality assurance

disassembly

Conduct freight train inspections and identify defects and safety concerns
Comply with company’s Safety Program by following all in-house and FRA rules, regulations and procedure
Assist in disassembly of damaged railcars
Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner to comply with Cathcart Rail, FRA and environmental rules and regulations
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
Maintain a high level of quality with an understanding of Cathcart Rail’s Quality Assurance Program
Learn and adhere to all Cathcart Rail safety procedures
Apply FRA, AAR Interchange Rules when repairing railcars
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
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

Requirements

welding

railcar repair

inventory control

high school

teamwork

problem solving

Must possess reasoning ability to solve practical problems
Cross train on various railroad crafts as needed
Required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate
Railroad experience and/or knowledge preferred
Ability to work in a confined space
High-school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred, but not required
Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, smelling and visual acuity, with color and depth perception
Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating Regulations and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and blueprints
Must possess basic math skills and work and understand simple mathematical concepts
Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight 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
Possess a thorough understanding of railcar, components and/or shop work order
Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence and speak and communicate effectively
Must be able to fully pass the fitness-for-duty examination, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings
Work effectively in a team environment
Railcar repair experience preferred
Understand inventory control
Follow written and verbal directions
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

Benefits

401K with Company Match
Sign-On/Retention Bonus
Eligible for railroad retirement
Paid on the Job Training
No Travel
$19/hour to start with room to grow
Paid Time Off
Referral Program
Full Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

must pass a fitness‑for‑duty examination
pre‑employment physical required
pre‑employment and random drug and alcohol screenings

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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.

Articles

Repair Facilities

Field Services

Rail Services

Role

Description

train inspection

railcar repairs

tool operation

safety compliance

quality assurance

disassembly

Conduct freight train inspections and identify defects and safety concerns
Comply with company’s Safety Program by following all in-house and FRA rules, regulations and procedure
Assist in disassembly of damaged railcars
Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner to comply with Cathcart Rail, FRA and environmental rules and regulations
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
Maintain a high level of quality with an understanding of Cathcart Rail’s Quality Assurance Program
Learn and adhere to all Cathcart Rail safety procedures
Apply FRA, AAR Interchange Rules when repairing railcars
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
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

Requirements

welding

railcar repair

inventory control

high school

teamwork

problem solving

Must possess reasoning ability to solve practical problems
Cross train on various railroad crafts as needed
Required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate
Railroad experience and/or knowledge preferred
Ability to work in a confined space
High-school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred, but not required
Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, smelling and visual acuity, with color and depth perception
Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating Regulations and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and blueprints
Must possess basic math skills and work and understand simple mathematical concepts
Meet the requirements of AWS D15.1 for freight 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
Possess a thorough understanding of railcar, components and/or shop work order
Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence and speak and communicate effectively
Must be able to fully pass the fitness-for-duty examination, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings
Work effectively in a team environment
Railcar repair experience preferred
Understand inventory control
Follow written and verbal directions
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

Benefits

401K with Company Match
Sign-On/Retention Bonus
Eligible for railroad retirement
Paid on the Job Training
No Travel
$19/hour to start with room to grow
Paid Time Off
Referral Program
Full Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

must pass a fitness‑for‑duty examination
pre‑employment physical required
pre‑employment and random drug and alcohol screenings

People also searched

Maintenance Technician Jobs in Parkersburg United States Mechanical Technician Jobs in Parkersburg United States Mechanic Jobs in Parkersburg United States

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.

Articles

Repair Facilities

Field Services

Rail Services