Locomotive Mechanic — Hands-on Training & Growth Path

Watco Transloading; Owosso (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco Transloading in Michigan is seeking a Locomotive Mechanic to inspect, repair, and maintain locomotives in accordance with company policies and FRA regulations, and to perform mechanical maintenance as required.

The role requires customer service, the ability to use gauges and testing equipment, and the capacity to complete FRA reports. You must possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Class B CDL; training includes a Railroad Apprenticeship and FRA qualification as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications required for this position, such as troubleshooting and repair of motors, generators, and transformers.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and be insurable by company insurance provider
• Have or be able to obtain Class B CDL
• Have the ability to become a qualified Service Engineer according to FRA regulations
• Able to complete a three-year Railroad Apprenticeship, if required

Responsibilities

• Provide a level of customer service consistent with company expectations
• Obtain working knowledge and proper use of gauges and testing equipment
• Complete written documents for any necessary FRA reports pertaining to mechanist job duties
• Able to become qualified service engineer certificate related to FRA inspections and regulations
• Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Observe mechanical devices in operation to identify issues
• Dismantle devices using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools to remove, repair or replace defective parts
• Record hour meter readings for inspections and preventative maintenance repair
• Check locomotives for air-fuel, oil, water, exhaust leaks, etc. clean as needed
• Inspect safety equipment, securing bolts and pins as required
• Clean and lube screens, strainers and traps
• Check locomotives for defects, damage, leaks, etc, in accordance with company standards
• Perform main bearing checks and air brake tests according to specifications
• Perform emergency repairs and re-railing of railroad rolling stock
• Inspect wheels according to wheel inspection report
• Basic knowledge of welders, torches, hammers, jacks, pneumatic, hand tools, forklifts and cranes

Skills

Customer service

Reading instructions

Inspection & maintenance

FRA compliance

Education

Class B CDL

Railroad Apprenticeship (3 years)

Tools

Welding equipment

Torches

Hand tools

Forklifts & cranes

Job description

Watco Transloading in Michigan is seeking a Locomotive Mechanic to inspect, repair, and maintain locomotives in accordance with company policies and FRA regulations, and to perform mechanical maintenance as required.

The role requires customer service, the ability to use gauges and testing equipment, and the capacity to complete FRA reports. You must possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Class B CDL; training includes a Railroad Apprenticeship and FRA qualification as needed.