Locomotive Mechanic- Regional Traveling-Minneapolis area

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Rosemount, MN

1d•$20 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

Railserve is hiring a dependable and mechanically skilled Regional Traveling Locomotive Mechanic to support locomotive maintenance and repair operations across multiple customer locations. This is a full-time, hands-on traveling position responsible for maintaining and repairing locomotives to help ensure safe, reliable equipment is available to support customer operations. This role requires regular regional travel and is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, working independently, and performing hands-on mechanical work in different operating environments. The Regional Traveling Locomotive Mechanic is responsible for performing scheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance on locomotives at customer and Railserve locations throughout an assigned region. This position diagnoses and repairs mechanical and electrical issues, performs preventive maintenance, communicates equipment status and repair needs, and helps ensure locomotives remain safe, reliable, and available for operation. Because this is a regional traveling position, employees must be comfortable traveling regularly to different locations based on maintenance needs and customer priorities. We encourage individuals with all levels of mechanical aptitude to apply—training is available for the right candidate.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting ability
Mechanical maintenance or repair experience preferred
Electrical troubleshooting experience is a plus
Associate degree or technical training in a mechanical-related field preferred; equivalent work experience will also be considered
Valid driver's license required
Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the assigned region
Ability to safely operate a cutting torch and electrical welder
Ability to understand and follow written instructions, maintenance procedures, and technical information
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and site leadership
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, and percentages
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Ability to work around moving machinery, elevated work areas, fumes, fluids, and other industrial conditions
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting
Ability to participate in Railserve's pre-employment screening process

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance on company locomotives, including Gen-Set, SW, and GP models
Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues affecting locomotive performance and reliability
Troubleshoot equipment failures and determine appropriate repair solutions
Travel to customer and Railserve locations to perform maintenance and repairs as needed
Communicate directly with customers regarding equipment status, upcoming repairs, and maintenance priorities
Perform inspections and identify potential mechanical, electrical, and safety concerns
Maintain accurate preventive maintenance checklists, invoices, shipping paperwork, expense reports, and other required documentation
Safely handle and dispose of environmental materials, including oil, diesel fuel, and other fluids
Safely operate hand tools, power tools, cutting torches, welding equipment, and other maintenance equipment
Conduct equipment safety assessments as directed
Recommend appropriate corrective actions when equipment or safety concerns are identified
Follow all company and customer safety procedures
Wear required personal protective equipment at all times
Perform additional duties as assigned