Locomotive Mechanic - Minden, LA

Watco Transloading; Minden (LA); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On-the-job training

Leadership development programs

Career advancement

Zusammenfassung

Watco Locomotive Mechanics in Minden, LA, are responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining locomotives in compliance with FRA regulations and Watco policies. You will diagnose issues, perform preventative maintenance, and support safe rail operations.

The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to work on-site at an active rail facility. Training and career development are provided.

Qualifikationen

• Must pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications required for this position (motors, generators, transformers).
• Valid driver’s license and insurability by company insurance provider.
• Ability to become a qualified Service Engineer according to FRA regulations.

Aufgaben

• Inspect, repair, and maintain locomotives per company policies and FRA regulations.
• Provide level of customer service aligned with company expectations.
• Dismantle devices using hoists, cranes, and hand or power tools to replace defective parts.
• Record hour meter readings and complete FRA reports as required.
• Perform main bearing checks and air brake tests per specifications.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Read gauges/test equipment

Ausbildung

Class B CDL

Service Engineer FRA certification

Railroad Apprenticeship (3-year)

Tools

Welding tools

Hand and power tools

Jobbeschreibung

Office Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Hourly

Job Type: Full Time

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 and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe 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