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Carriage and Wagon Examiner/Fitter job at Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC), established in 1977 following the dissolution of the East African Railways Corporation, serves as Uganda's primary railway system, reporting to the Ministry of Works and Transport.
The corporation's mission is to establish and manage reliable, efficient, and safe railway and marine transport services in East Africa to foster sustainable economic and social development. URC oversees a network spanning approximately 1,266 kilometers, including operational sections like the Malaba–Jinja–Kampala main line (251 km), and lines connecting Kampala to Port Bell and Nalukolongo. Despite historical challenges such as civil unrest and infrastructure degradation, URC has made significant strides in revamping services, notably relaunching cargo operations to Tanzania's Port of Dar es Salaam after a decade-long hiatus.
The corporation fosters a work culture emphasizing professionalism and dedication, offering various job opportunities to contribute to Uganda's transportation sector. Guided by core values of integrity, accountability, and excellence, URC actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at enhancing community well-being and supporting national development goals. For more information, visit their official website at www.urc.go.ug.
Are you looking for Engineering jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Carriage and Wagon Examiner/Fitter job at Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)
Full Time
Deadline:
31 Oct 2025
Job Title
Carriage and Wagon Examiner/Fitter job at Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)
Job Description
Job Title: Carriage and Wagon Examiner/Fitter
Organisation: Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Carriage & Wagon Inspector, the Carriage & Wagons examiner conducts inspections, maintenance and repairs to wagons and coaches.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
All suitably 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 2MBs.
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Address to the Managing Director, Uganda Railway Corporation and hand deliver to URC headquarters.
Deadline: 31st October 2025
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Only successful candidates will be contacted.
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How to Apply
Conducts inspections of wagons and coaches at CXR repair centers and marshalling yards.
Prepares Statistics and statements of Wagons and Coaches performance, sick, count failures, production and other operating matters and advises the Carriage & Wagon Inspector.
Investigates reports on carriage and wagon failures and repairs to determine modification or revising to maintenance schedules.
Investigates reports on damages to wagons caused by loading and unloading practices to develop solutions to basic.
Ascertains that Trains are safe with functional braking systems.
Ascertains that Carriages & Wagons are well maintained.
Ascertains that CXR repair centers are safe for working environment
Performs scheduled maintenance, unscheduled repairs, and tests carriage & wagons to established set of standards at CXR repair centers
Carries out scheduled maintenance,
Carries out unscheduled repairs,
Tests carriages & Wagons to established set of standards at CXR Repair Centers
Requisitions for materials for maintenance & repairs
Accounts for the materials
Submits reports to the Carriage & Wagon Inspector
Ensures that trains are prepared & adheres to performance and quality standards
Follows appropriate train preparations practices and adheres to performance and quality stipulations as per maintenance and operational requirements
Assists in Rolling Stock accidents / failures
Participates in rolling stock accidents / failures.
Prepares & submits reports
Responsible for Documentation
Completes documentation accurately and on time.
Submits reports
Responsible for good working environment and safety of personnel, tools and machinery at CXR repair centers.
Creates safe & conducive working environment for staff
Takes care of safety of machinery, tools etc. at the CXR Repair Center
Performs other duties assigned
Willingly Carries out other duties that may be assigned by supervisor
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At least Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent and Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is an added advantage
Skills in Computer applications particularly; Microsoft Access, Excel, Word Processing and PowerPoint.
Capable of working under pressure.
Ability to work with people of diverse cultural /ethnic background, gender, and beliefs.
