Locomotive Mechanic
About The Position
Our railroad is seeking an experienced Locomotive Mechanic to support the inspection, maintenance, and repair of diesel locomotives. This role is critical to ensuring safe and reliable operations across the rail network. Key Responsibilities Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on diesel locomotives Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and air brake systems Conduct preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing Complete FRA-required inspections and documentation Work with shop and field teams to ensure timely turnaround of equipment Maintain a strong focus on safety and compliance standards Qualifications Experience working on GE and EMD locomotives required Background in locomotive repair Knowledge of air brake systems, electrical systems, and troubleshooting Ability to read schematics and technical manuals Strong safety mindset and ability to work in a team environment Preferred: Prior railroad experience (Class I or shortline) Welding and fabrication experience FRA certification experience Benefits Competitive hourly pay (based on experience) Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision) Railroad Retirement (RRB) Paid time off and holidays $29 - $31 an hour We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Requirements
- Experience working on GE and EMD locomotives required
- Background in locomotive repair
- Knowledge of air brake systems, electrical systems, and troubleshooting
- Ability to read schematics and technical manuals
- Strong safety mindset and ability to work in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Prior railroad experience (Class I or shortline)
- Welding and fabrication experience
- FRA certification experience
Responsibilities
- Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on diesel locomotives
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and air brake systems
- Conduct preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing
- Complete FRA-required inspections and documentation
- Work with shop and field teams to ensure timely turnaround of equipment
- Maintain a strong focus on safety and compliance standards
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
- Railroad Retirement (RRB)
- Paid time off and holidays
- $29 - $31 an hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
