Carriage & Wagon Examiner

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Post Date : July 15, 2026

Apply Before : July 24, 2026

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Carriage & Wagon Examiner

Grade: RG7
Reports To: Carriage & Wagon Inspector
Number of Vacancies: Fourteen (14)

Job Purpose

To inspect, maintain, repair, test, and certify railway coaches and wagons to ensure they are safe, reliable, and fit for operation in accordance with Uganda Railways Corporation maintenance and safety standards.

Key Functions and Responsibilities

Inspection of Rolling Stock

Inspect wagons and passenger coaches at repair centres and marshalling yards.
Identify defects affecting safety and performance.
Prepare statistics and reports on wagon and coach performance.
Investigate carriage and wagon failures and recommend improvements.
Investigate damage caused during loading and unloading.
Ensure braking systems are fully functional.
Certify that trains are safe for operation.

Maintenance and Repairs

Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance.
Perform corrective and emergency repairs.
Test repaired coaches and wagons against approved standards.
Requisition spare parts and maintenance materials.
Account for materials used.
Submit maintenance reports to the Carriage & Wagon Inspector.

Train Preparation

Prepare rolling stock for service.
Ensure compliance with operational and maintenance quality standards.
Verify readiness before train departure.

Accident Investigation

Participate in investigations of rolling stock accidents and failures.
Prepare technical reports with recommendations.

Documentation

Maintain accurate maintenance records.
Prepare inspection reports.
Record repairs, defects, and material usage.

Health, Safety and Environment

Maintain a safe working environment.
Ensure safe use of machinery and tools.
Observe occupational health and safety procedures.
Promote cleanliness and good housekeeping within workshops.

Other Duties

Perform any other duties assigned by the Carriage & Wagon Inspector or management.

Academic Qualifications

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent.
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline is an added advantage.

Experience

Practical experience in mechanical maintenance of railway rolling stock, heavy equipment, or industrial machinery is desirable.
Experience in railway operations is an added advantage.

Application Procedure

All suitable, qualified and interested candidates with the relevant qualifications and experience should send their application letters, curriculum vitae and copies of academic certificates, transcripts, National Identity Card, appointment letters to the current job, together with one (1) recent passport photograph by email to:

recruitment@urc.go.ug

Merge all your documents and send them in one attachment in Word or PDF format not exceeding 2 MB.

Address your application to:

The Managing Director
Uganda Railway Corporation

Hand deliver your application to URC Headquarters.

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 24th July, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Note

Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Apply for a maximum of two (2) positions only.
Beware of fraudsters.

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