Experienced Locomotive Mechanic

Clear Destination Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Certifications

Competitive pay

Great benefits

Job summary

PSC Group is seeking a dedicated Locomotive Mechanic to join our Locomotive Repair team. The role focuses on inspecting, repairing, and replacing locomotive components to keep operations safe and on schedule.

On-the-job training and certifications are available, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates will have experience with diesel engines or electrical systems, be fluent in English, and capable of using maintenance tracking systems.

Qualifications

• Proven troubleshooting skills for mechanical and electrical systems required.
• Knowledge of EMD locomotives preferred.
• Dash 2 and Dash 3 control systems and event recorders preferred.
• May require a valid Driver's License and/or a valid TWIC card depending on location.
• Speak, read, write fluent English.
• 18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.S.
• Pass a drug screen, physical, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently maintain locomotives to FRA standards
• Utilize EMD locomotive systems
• Maintain electronic work order/maintenance tracking system
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and log pertinent information
• Assist operations personnel with locomotive issues
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical/electrical issues
• Diagnose problems and decide if internal resources suffice or if third-party specialist is needed

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

EMD locomotives

Dash 2/3 control systems

Event recorders

English fluency

Driving/TWIC

Military experience (plus)

Job description

Locomotive Mechanic

PSC Group is hiring for our Locomotive Repair team! If you have experience with diesel engines or electrical systems, this could be the right fit for you. We offer on-the-job training, certifications, competitive pay, and great benefits. This full-time role involves inspecting, repairing, and replacing locomotive components to keep operations running safely and smoothly. Join PSC and build a stable, long-term career!

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently maintain locomotives to FRA standards
• Utilize EMD locomotive systems
• Ability to use and maintain electronic work order/maintenance tracking system
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and log pertinent information
• Assist operations personnel as needed with locomotive issues
• Troubleshoot and repair locomotive mechanical/electrical issues
• Ability to diagnose problems in a timely manner and determine if it can be fixed with internal resources or referred to a third party provider with special skills and/or equipment
• Must be familiar with and comfortable working around high voltage and rotating equipment
• Completes any other duties that may be assigned to complete the job

Job Qualifications:

• Proven trouble shooting skills for mechanical and electrical systems is required
• Knowledge of EMD locomotives is preferred
• Knowledge of Dash 2 and Dash 3 control systems and event recorders is preferred
• May require a valid Driver's License and / or a valid TWIC card, depending on work location
• 18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.S.
• Pass a drug screen, physical, and background check
• Wear all required PPE without restriction and pass any required medical exams
• Speak, write, read fluent English
• Regular on-site attendance and punctuality is required
• Previous military experience and proven ability to follow procedures is a plus