Diesel Locomotive Technician – Field & Shop

Transtar LLC; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Transtar, LLC's Union Railroad Company division seeks a Diesel Mechanic to inspect, repair, and maintain diesel locomotives and related equipment in field and shop settings.

Responsibilities include following instructions, selecting materials and tools, performing disassembly, repairs, welding, and communicating findings to supervision; requires a high school diploma and trade training or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Trade school or locomotive maintenance training or equivalent experience required.
• Experience with diesel or gasoline engines, troubleshooting and repairs preferred.
• Journeyman level or 4+ years in mechanical maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives instructions regarding work to be done.
• Determines materials and required tools for the job.
• Inspects, maintains, and repairs diesel locomotives and shop equipment.
• Communicates findings to Supervisor in writing or verbally.
• Disassembles, repairs, rebuilds, re-assembles, installs, aligns and lubricates equipment.
• Performs welding and burning as needed.

Skills

Precision measuring tools

Diesel locomotive maintenance

Engine troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school or locomotive maintenance training

Job description

Transtar, LLC's Union Railroad Company division seeks a Diesel Mechanic to inspect, repair, and maintain diesel locomotives and related equipment in field and shop settings.

Responsibilities include following instructions, selecting materials and tools, performing disassembly, repairs, welding, and communicating findings to supervision; requires a high school diploma and trade training or equivalent experience.