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Rail Service Technician
Summary
Title:Rail Service Technician
ID:71420292
Department:Rail Maintenance Equipment
Location:Monee, IL
Description

Rail Service Technician
The Rail Technician will provide rail and technical services for our transportation and commercial clients. This includes service of freight, commuter and transit lifting equipment for railcar and locomotive applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: 

  • Provide rail and technical services for our transportation clients. This will include hands-on transportation repairs, supervision of site personnel and contractors.
  • Hands-on repairs and supervision of site personnel.
  • Providing customer support for transportation parts and installation orders
  • Assists engineers in developing transportation project drawings and technical reports
  • Preparing required reports and administrative paperwork
  • Accompanying rail sales personnel for occasional calls and follow-ups
  • Performs other duties as assigned


REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Mechanical experience with gear reducers and drive systems a plus
  • Prior transportation installation and repair experience preferred
  • Frequent travel within a 4-hour radius required.
  • Occasional overnight travel outside of the region may be required.
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
  • Strong communication skills
  • HS diploma or GED required

The applicant(s) for the above job opening(s) will be hired regardless of race, color, age, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, handicapped or veteran status.

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About Us

Whiting Corporation, located near Chicago, Illinois, is a major manufacturer of heavy-duty overhead cranes and railcar maintenance equipment. Whiting overhead cranes serve a variety of industries including steel mills, automotive plants, foundries, fossil fuel plants, metal service centers, refuse facilities, hydro-electric plants and nuclear power plants. Additionally, Whiting is a trusted name for railcar maintenance and lifting equipment for the freight and commuter railroad industries, municipal transit authorities, railcar builders and independent maintenance shops. Whiting is ISO-9001:2015 certified and a proud U.S. manufacturer.

Connect with Whiting

Location:
26000 Whiting Way
Monee, IL 60449

Phone:
888-Whiting (944-8464)

Email:
Info@WhitingCorp.com