Locomotive Service Technician: Paid Training & Career Growth

Watco; Cherryvale (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid on-the-job training

Watco University programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Watco in Kansas is seeking a locomotive service technician to inspect, repair and maintain locomotives in compliance with FRA and company policies. The role emphasizes teamwork and meeting safety standards while ensuring reliable operation of locomotives.

You will perform mechanical maintenance, document inspections, and use gauges and diagnostic equipment as part of daily duties. The company offers on-the-job training and development opportunities to support career growth.

Qualifications

• Must pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position and location.
• Ability to perform essential duties to FRA and company policies.

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

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Watco in Kansas is seeking a locomotive service technician to inspect, repair and maintain locomotives in compliance with FRA and company policies. The role emphasizes teamwork and meeting safety standards while ensuring reliable operation of locomotives.

You will perform mechanical maintenance, document inspections, and use gauges and diagnostic equipment as part of daily duties. The company offers on-the-job training and development opportunities to support career growth.