Locomotive Service Technician - Cherryvale, KS

Watco Transloading; Cherryvale (KS); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 47.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On-the-job training

Career development

Leadership programs

Competitive compensation

Zusammenfassung

Watco Transloading is seeking a Locomotive Service Technician for our Cherryvale, KS site. The role focuses on inspecting, repairing, and maintaining locomotives in accordance with FRA guidelines and company policies.

You will work with tools and diagnostic equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and complete required documentation. This on-site, full-time hourly position offers hands-on training, team collaboration, and opportunities for growth within Watco’s safety culture and operations

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability to drive company vehicles.

Aufgaben

• Inspect, repair and maintain locomotives per FRA and company policies.
• Provide customer service aligned with company standards.
• Dismantle and repair mechanical devices with hoists, cranes, and hand/power tools.
• Record hour meter readings for inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Inspect locomotives for air, fuel, oil, water, and exhaust leaks and service as needed.
• Complete FRA reports related to mechanical duties.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Documentation

Mechanical aptitude

Ausbildung

High School or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Locomotive Service Technician - Cherryvale, KS

Job Location: Cherryvale, KS Depot 2-67335 Office Location: Onsite Employment Type: Hourly Job Type: Full Time

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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 service technician inspects, repairs and maintains locomotives consistent with FRA and company policies. The team members will be required to perform mechanical related maintenance. The ability to work with others and be productive is essential to the success of this position, the company, and all team members. All team members are to treat each other in the same manner they would expect to be treated themselves.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a level of customer service consistent with company standards and expectations
• Obtain and maintain a working knowledge of gauges, testing instruments, and related diagnostic equipment
• Accurately complete all required documentation, including Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) reports related to mechanical job duties
• Dismantle and repair mechanical devices using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools to remove, replace, or repair defective parts
• Record hour meter readings for inspections and preventive maintenance activities
• Inspect locomotives for air, fuel, oil, water, and exhaust leaks; clean and service as necessary

Qualifications

• Must possess valid driver’s license and be insurable by company insurance provider to drive and operate company vehicles and equipment as necessary

Education

High School or GED equivalent

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