Composite Locomotive Repairman

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Road & Rail Services is seeking experienced locomotive repair professionals to relocate to Mulberry, Florida for a full-time mechanical position.

This role requires hands-on locomotive maintenance and repair experience, with a relocation package available for eligible candidates.

Relocation is provided; Mulberry will be the primary work location with some travel to other sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in locomotive maintenance and repair required.
• Hands-on mechanical skills with diesel locomotive knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair diesel locomotives.
• Perform mechanical inspections and troubleshoot engine systems.
• Service air and brake systems and electrical components.
• Record inspection findings and ensure compliance with FRA requirements.

Job description

Locomotive Repair Technician – Relocate to Mulberry, FL

Pay: $35.00–$40.00 per hour, based on experience
Actual Job Location: Mulberry, Florida
Schedule: Full-Time
Relocation Required for Candidates Outside the Area
Relocation Package Available for Eligible Candidates
Travel: Some travel after relocation

Your Next Locomotive Career Opportunity Could Be in Florida

Road & Rail Services is recruiting experienced locomotive repair professionals who are interested in relocating to Mulberry, Florida for a full-time mechanical position.

If you've spent your career maintaining and repairing diesel locomotives and are considering a move, this opportunity allows you to bring that experience to our Mulberry operation while earning $35.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

A relocation package will be available for eligible candidates.

Although you may see this position advertised outside Florida, the job itself is physically located in Mulberry, FL. Candidates selected from other areas will be expected to relocate. After the move, Mulberry will serve as your primary work location, with some travel to other sites or projects when additional mechanical support is needed.

This Position Requires Locomotive Experience

We're searching for a mechanic who can bring established locomotive knowledge to the job.

Previous professional, hands-on locomotive maintenance and repair experience is required. This is not an entry-level locomotive mechanic position.

Relevant backgrounds may include experience as a:

Locomotive Mechanic

Locomotive Repairman

Diesel Locomotive Mechanic

Composite Locomotive Repairman

Railroad Mechanical Technician

Locomotive Maintenance Technician

Similar railroad mechanical position

General automotive or diesel experience alone may not meet the experience requirements unless it includes direct locomotive maintenance and repair responsibilities.

What You'll Work On

As part of our mechanical operation, you will use your experience to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair locomotive equipment.

Responsibilities may include:

• Conducting mechanical inspections of diesel locomotives
• Locating and diagnosing equipment failures and performance concerns
• Troubleshooting diesel engines and associated components
• Servicing locomotive air and brake systems
• Diagnosing electrical and pneumatic system problems
• Completing scheduled maintenance and preventive service
• Removing, repairing, and replacing defective components
• Performing welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication as necessary
• Using meters, diagnostic equipment, mechanical tools, and specialized railroad equipment
• Reviewing schematics, wiring diagrams, service information, and technical manuals
• Testing equipment following repairs
• Recording inspection findings and completed maintenance
• Ensuring work meets applicable company, customer, railroad, and FRA requirements
• Maintaining safe work practices around locomotives and active railroad operations

Relocation to Mulberry, Florida

We understand that relocating for a new position is a significant decision. That's why a relocation package will be available for eligible candidates who are selected for this opportunity.

Eligibility and relocation assistance will be determined according to company guidelines and the circumstances of the selected candidate.

Once relocation is complete, Mulberry, Florida will be your regular reporting location and primary worksite. This is not a position where you remain based in the city where the advertisement is posted.

Some travel will occur after relocation to assist with projects, customer needs, or locomotive repair work at other locations. The amount and duration of travel may vary depending on operational requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Benefits include:

• Relocation package available for eligible candidates
• 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
• Career advancement opportunities
• Veteran-friendly workplace