Locomotive Mechanic - Onsite, Career Growth & Training

Watco Transloading; Seadrift (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid on-the-job training with peerers

Leadership and development programs

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Watco Transloading in Seadrift, TX is hiring a Locomotive Mechanic to inspect, repair, and maintain locomotives in compliance with company policies and FRA regulations. The role involves performing mechanical maintenance, safety checks, and documentation, with on-site responsibilities at our Seadrift facility.

The position requires CDL eligibility, a valid driver's license, and potential progression to Service Engineer qualifications under FRA rules.

Qualifications

• Must pass and obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications required for this position, including FRA-related qualifications
• Must possess valid driver’s license and be insurable by company
• 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

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Customer service

Tools

Welders

Torches

Hammers

Jacks

Pneumatic tools

Hand tools

Forklifts

Cranes

Job description

Watco Transloading in Seadrift, TX is hiring a Locomotive Mechanic to inspect, repair, and maintain locomotives in compliance with company policies and FRA regulations. The role involves performing mechanical maintenance, safety checks, and documentation, with on-site responsibilities at our Seadrift facility.

The position requires CDL eligibility, a valid driver's license, and potential progression to Service Engineer qualifications under FRA rules.