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Railcar Mechanic - Louisville, Kentucky

RescarLouisville, Kentucky, United StatesOnsite

Start your new career today!  Join a rapidly-growing rail maintenance team, with over 50 years in the industry!  


RESCAR is rapidly growing and searching for railcar repair personnel to fill open positions in our Louisville facility.  Rescar Companies is a privately held company that offers maintenance services to companies that own and/or lease rail rolling stock.  Services include mechanical repair, exterior painting, interior coating and cleaning.  These services are provided from Rescar's nationwide network of 40+ service locations in the United States, either at fixed facilities or from our mobile field services centers.

What You'll Do:


  • Inspect, repair and replace defective or worn components on railcar equipment in safe working order, such as truck assembly, safety appliances, brake systems, wheels, and draft systems
  • Diagnose and identify malfunctions
  • Inspect bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed
  • Test and operate engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems
  • Clean units and components
  • Ensure proper operation

What You'll Need:


  • A good work ethic
  • Experience with hand tools
  • Previous mechanic experience desired
  • Familiarity with welding a plus
  • The desire to work hard for potential to grow with a great company!

What You'll Enjoy:


  • Competitive base wages, starting at up to $24/hour, commiserate with experience
  • Opportunity to increase your base wage through skills assessments and certifications
  • Weekly pay
  • Vacation days + eight paid holidays 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance coverage; 401K plan with annual match; Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Care, Hospitalization, and Accident coverage

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  All new Rescar employees are subject to background check and drug testing.#zr

Life at Rescar

Rescar Companies is a privately held company that offers maintenance services to companies that own and/or lease rail rolling stock. Services include mechanical repair, exterior painting, interior coating and cleaning. These services are provided from Rescar's nationwide network of 100+ service locations in the US and Canada either at fixed facilities or from the field services group. Rescar has been providing these services to private shippers, leasing companies and railroads for over 34 years and is the largest rolling stock maintenance provider in North America. In the past, Rescar has pioneered many new and efficient ways of providing these services that have saved our customers countless dollars in maintenance related cost. As such, Rescar is considered to be the premier company in this industry by its customers and competitors alike.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Rapidly growing company with over 50 years of experience in the industry2. Equal opportunity employer that values diversity3. Provides maintenance services to companies owning/leasing rail rolling stock4. Offers competitive base wages, starting at up to $23/hour (or higher)5. Opportunity to increase base wage through skills assessments and certifications6. Vacation days + eight paid holidays annually7. Comprehensive insurance coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K plan, Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Care, Hospitalization, and Accident coverage
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