Locomotive Mechanic - Paris, IL

Watco; Paris (IL); On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes

Competitive compensation and benefits

Paid training programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Watco is looking for a Locomotive Mechanic in Paris, France, to inspect, repair, and maintain locomotives in compliance with company policies and FRA regulations. This role involves performing emergency repairs, conducting safety inspections, and ensuring mechanical devices operate efficiently.

The ideal candidate must possess a valid driver’s license, be able to obtain Class B CDL, and contribute to maintaining safety standards. Opportunities for paid training and career advancement are available.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass and obtain all required certifications.
• Possess valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Ability to obtain Class B CDL.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain locomotives.
• Dismantle devices to remove and repair defective parts.
• Perform emergency repairs on railroad rolling stock.

Skills

Troubleshooting and repair of motors

Knowledge of gauges and testing equipment

Maintaining safety standards

Mechanical problem diagnosis

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welders

Forklifts

Cranes

Job description

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support‑services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco.

Here’s What You Can Expect From Watco

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

The Locomotive Mechanic inspects, repairs, and maintains locomotives consistent with company policies and FRA regulations, and performs mechanical related maintenance as required.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide a level of customer service consistent with company expectations
• Obtain working knowledge and proper use of gauges and testing equipment
• Complete written documents for any necessary FRA reports pertaining to mechanist job duties
• Able to become qualified service engineer certificate related to FRA inspections and regulations
• Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Observe mechanical devices in operation to identify issues
• Dismantle devices using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools to remove, repair or replace defective parts
• Record hour meter readings for inspections and preventative maintenance repair
• Check locomotives for air‑fuel, oil, water, exhaust leaks, etc. clean as needed
• Inspect safety equipment, securing bolts and pins as required
• Clean and lube screens, strainers and traps
• Check locomotives for defects, damage, leaks, etc., in accordance with company standards
• Perform main bearing checks and air brake tests according to specifications
• Perform emergency repairs and re‑railing of railroad rolling stock
• Inspect wheels according to wheel inspection report
• Basic knowledge of welders, torches, hammers, jacks, pneumatic, hand tools, forklifts and cranes

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications required for this position, such as troubleshooting and repair of motors, generators, and transformers
• Must possess valid driver’s license and be insurable by company insurance provider
• Have or be able to obtain Class B CDL
• Have the ability to become a qualified Service Engineer according to FRA regulations
• Able to complete a three-year Railroad Apprenticeship, if required

Education

High School or GED equivalent