Locomotive Mechanic - Horicon, WI

Wisconsin & Southern RR; Horicon (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career advancement

Competitive compensation

Watco University

Job summary

Watco is seeking a Locomotive Mechanic in Horicon, WI to inspect, repair, and maintain locomotives in accordance with company policy and FRA regulations. The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical work, safety, and documentation.

Qualified candidates will perform inspections, preventives, and emergency repairs, with on-the-job training and opportunities for professional development through Watco University.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass and obtain all required FRA-related reporting, testing, and certifications.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the company.
• Have or be able to obtain Class B CDL.
• Eligible to become a qualified Service Engineer under FRA regulations.
• Able to complete a three-year Railroad Apprenticeship, if required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain locomotives per FRA regulations and company policy.
• Provide customer service aligned with company standards.
• Dismantle and repair defective parts using appropriate tools.
• Record hours and document inspections and maintenance.
• Perform emergency repairs and re-railing of rail equipment.
• Inspect wheels and safety equipment, ensuring proper securement.

Skills

Troubleshooting motors

Repair of generators

Transformer repair

Education

Three-year Railroad Apprenticeship

Class B CDL

Tools

Welders

Torches

Hammers

Jacks

Pneumatic tools

Hand tools

Forklifts

Cranes

Job description

Career Opportunities: Locomotive Mechanic - Horicon, WI (33903)

Requisition ID33903-Posted09/14/2026-Mechanical - Railroad

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco .
Here's what you can expect from Watco:

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation andbenefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco'sSafe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

The Locomotive Mechanic inspects, repairs, and maintains locomotives consistent with company policies and FRA regulations, and perform mechanical related maintenance as required.

Essential Duties and 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

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