Composite Locomotive Repairman

Road & Rail Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Weekly safety incentive opportunities

Annual steel-toe boot allowance

Company-provided PPE

Opportunities for advancement

Veteran-friendly workplace

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Road & Rail Services is seeking an experienced Composite Locomotive Repairman willing to relocate to Mulberry, Florida. The on-site operation will focus on inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of diesel locomotives with occasional travel to other locations.

This full-time role requires hands-on locomotive repair experience, with relocation assistance available. Mulberry, FL will be your primary work location, and you may travel periodically to support projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on locomotive repair experience.
• Experience with diesel locomotive systems and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read technical manuals and schematics.
• Welding and fabrication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and troubleshooting diesel locomotives
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and pneumatic issues
• Performing scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance
• Repairing locomotive components and assemblies
• Reading schematics and repair documentation
• Using diagnostic and hand tools to complete repairs
• Documenting inspections and repairs accurately
• Following safety requirements

Skills

Locomotive repair

Diesel locomotive knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding and fabrication

Reading schematics/tech docs

Troubleshooting with limited supervis

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Specialized railroad equipment

Job description

Experienced Locomotive Repairman – Relocate to Mulberry, FL

Pay: $35.00–$40.00 per hour, based on experience
Employment: Full-Time
Primary Work Location: Mulberry, Florida
Relocation: Must be willing to relocate to the Mulberry, FL area - relocation assistance provided
Travel: Some travel required after relocation
Experience: Previous locomotive repair experience required

Relocate to Florida and Bring Your Locomotive Experience With You

Are you an experienced locomotive mechanic interested in making a move to Central Florida?

Road & Rail Services is seeking a skilled Composite Locomotive Repairman who is willing to relocate to Mulberry, Florida, and become part of our on-site locomotive maintenance operation.

This position is specifically intended for an experienced locomotive repair professional who is willing to relocate to the Mulberry, FL area. Relocation package available for eligible candidates.

Once relocated, Mulberry will be your primary work location. You will perform locomotive inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair work on-site while also traveling to other locations periodically to support projects and operational needs.

This is not an entry-level mechanical position. Candidates must have previous hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing locomotives.

What You'll Do in Mulberry

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting and troubleshooting diesel locomotives


• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and operational problems


• Completing scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance


• Repairing and replacing locomotive components and assemblies


• Troubleshooting diesel engines, air brake systems, electrical systems, compressors, and related equipment


• Performing welding, cutting, fabrication, and mechanical repairs


• Reading electrical and mechanical schematics, technical manuals, and repair documentation


• Using diagnostic equipment, hand tools, power tools, and specialized railroad equipment


• Testing completed repairs before locomotives are returned to service


• Accurately documenting inspections, maintenance, and completed repairs


• Following company, customer, railroad, and applicable FRA safety requirements

Experienced Locomotive Professionals Only

We're looking for candidates who already know the work and can bring proven locomotive maintenance skills to our Mulberry operation.

Previous hands-on locomotive repair and maintenance experience is required.

Candidates should have:

• Direct experience inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing locomotives


• Strong knowledge of diesel locomotive mechanical systems


• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities


• Experience with air, brake, diesel engine, and related locomotive systems


• Welding and fabrication experience


• Ability to interpret schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation


• Experience using mechanical tools and diagnostic equipment


• Ability to troubleshoot problems and complete repairs with limited supervision


• Strong understanding of railroad and industrial safety practices


• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record


• Ability to travel periodically after relocating to Florida


• Willingness and ability to relocate to the Mulberry, Florida area


• Candidates without previous hands-on locomotive repair experience will not meet the minimum experience requirements for this position.

Your Home Base Will Be Mulberry, Florida

This is an important part of the opportunity: we are looking for someone who wants to relocate and make Mulberry, FL their primary work location.

After relocating, you will primarily report to and work at our Mulberry locomotive maintenance operation. Some travel will be required to assist other locations, projects, or customers as business needs arise, but this is not a 100% travel position.

Work is performed in an active railroad and industrial environment. You should be comfortable working outdoors in Florida weather and around locomotives, railroad tracks, heavy equipment, noise, grease, dirt, and moving machinery.

The position requires standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and handling the tools, parts, and equipment necessary to perform locomotive maintenance and repairs.

Pay & Benefits

Pay: $35.00–$40.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Road & Rail Services offers:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid holidays and vacation


• Weekly safety incentive opportunities


• Annual steel-toe boot allowance


• Company-provided PPE


• Opportunities for advancement


• Veteran-friendly workplace

Ready to Make the Move to Florida?

If you're an experienced locomotive mechanic or repair professional looking for your next opportunity and are willing to relocate to Mulberry, Florida, we want to hear from you.

Bring your locomotive knowledge and mechanical experience to a full-time position where Mulberry, FL will be your primary work location, with opportunities to travel periodically and support additional railroad operations.