Locomotive Mechanic - Dayton, TX

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC; Dayton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO Accrual

8 Paid Holidays

401K Employer Match

Boot Voucher

PPE Provided

Safety Glasses Allowance

Job summary

R. J. Corman Railroad Company is seeking a Locomotive Mechanic in Dayton, TX. The role focuses on maintenance and repair of locomotives, reading schematics, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Ideal candidates have mechanical aptitude, the ability to work with a diverse team, and a valid driver’s license. The job may require travel and adherence to FRA guidelines and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined and able to read and interpret technical manuals.
• Must develop teamwork and work with all levels of personnel to achieve train-handling objectives.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair locomotives following safety procedures and company policies.
• Diagnose locomotive mechanical, electrical and air brake issues and replace faulty components.
• Read schematics and use a multimeter (AC/DC) to troubleshoot systems.
• Perform regular maintenance including QMI inspections and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Travel as required to support rail operations.
• Collaborate with other departments to keep locomotives safe and operative.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading & math skills

Teamwork

Technical manuals

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Driver's license

Tools

Multimeter

Job description

R. J. Corman Railroad Company is currently seeking a Locomotive Mechanic in Dayton, TX.

Responsibilities

• Following all safety procedures, JSA Job Safety Analysis, wearing required personal protective equipment, reporting any unsafe conditions or hazards immediately to their supervisor, taking proper training seriously, knowing and following job-related health and safety requirements, and not putting themselves or others at risk by working unsafely.
• Comply with the guidelines set forth by the FRA on Personal Blue Signal Protection of Workers.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures.
• Work with others to perform maintenance and repairs.
• Operates equipment according to company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ensuring locomotives are safe and compliant with regulations.
• Perform regular maintenance on locomotives, including QMI inspections.
• Understanding diesel engines, electrical systems, and hydraulics, and being able to read and interpret technical manuals.
• Diagnose issues accurately and efficiently.
• Diagnose and repairing locomotive mechanical, electrical, air brake issues, and replacing faulty components.
• Understanding and reading schematics, use multi-meter AC/DC.
• Perform other duties as assigned, assist other departments.
• Travel required.

Specialized Or Technical Knowledge, Or Education And Experience

• Must be mechanically inclined and have basic reading and math skills. Must have the ability to develop teamwork and work with all levels of personnel in achieving train-handling objectives.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Requires constant standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing in a safe manner.
• Requires frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Able to frequently lift and carry equipment weighing up to 30lbs.
• Able to push and pull with 100lbs of force, the force required to push/pull hand brakes.

Environmental Conditions

• Performs duties in primarily outside environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment.
• Frequent exposure to weather elements: appropriate PPE required.

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following:

Full-Time Team Members

• Railroad Retirement Benefits
• Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
• 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Veteran’s Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans

Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Accident Insurance FSA and HSA Options 401K Employer Match Paid Maternity Leave Group Life Insurance

All Team Members

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Boot Voucher
• Company Provided PPE
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. R. J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing, which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R. J. Corman a safe and drug-free company.