Diesel Engine Mechanic
About The Position
Join our team as a Locomotive and Diesel Engine Mechanic dedicated to maintaining our fleet of historic diesel/electric locomotives. This full-time, year-round role is vital to ensuring a safe, reliable, and positive experience for all customers while strictly adhering to all Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and maintaining a clean, respectable fleet appearance. We are looking for skilled mechanics at varying levels of experience. If you have a background in heavy equipment, diesel, or automotive mechanics, we encourage you to apply—we offer paid training to transition your skills into the rail industry.
Requirements
- Proven mechanical skills demonstrated through professional experience in one of the following fields: Locomotive, Diesel Engine, Heavy Equipment, Automotive, or Aircraft Mechanics.
- OR: A Technical Certification demonstrating foundational knowledge of mechanical systems.
- Strong commitment to safety and compliance with all established procedures (PPE use mandatory).
Nice To Haves
- Prior knowledge of diesel engine and/or locomotive components.
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
- Ability to utilize precision instruments and tooling accurately.
Responsibilities
- Ensure strict compliance with all FRA, AAR, APTA, and internal CVSR safety and operational rules.
- Consistently comply with Personal Blue Signal Protection of Workers guidelines.
- Perform all required daily service, periodic, and annual FRA inspections.
- Inspect equipment components (trucks, wheels, air systems, etc.) to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot complex malfunctions in diesel engines, air brake systems, trucks, and other mechanical and electrical components.
- Perform routine service duties, including fueling, watering, lubricating, and oiling locomotive units.
- Execute emergency trackside repairs as needed.
- Replace major locomotive and diesel engine components, including wheels, trucks, traction motors, springs, couplers, air compressors, and turbochargers.
- Demonstrate advanced skills in aligning rotating equipment and conducting complete Air Tests.
- Read, interpret, and apply technical information from schematics, blueprints, written QWIs (Quality Work Instructions), and Travelers.
- Accurately and safely utilize precision instruments, tooling, and specialized equipment such as roll-overs, torque wrenches, cutting torches, overhead cranes, and pipe threaders.
- Maintain comprehensive written and computerized records for all maintenance and repair activities.
- Work effectively with minimal supervision while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
- Provide direction and share mechanical knowledge with part-time seasonal staff.
Benefits
- Health Insurance (up to 50% premium paid)
- Paid Time Off (5 days)
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Retirement Plan access
- Financial Fitness and Employee Savings programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
