Locomotive Tech 2

GATX Corporation; Louisiana; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

PTO 17 days

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Benefits from day 1

Pension plan

401(k) with employer match

Annual raise

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

GATX Corporation is seeking a Locomotive Technician 2 to perform scheduled and on-demand maintenance, repairs, and inspections of GATX-owned locomotives. The role requires adherence to FRA regulations, safety practices, and strong teamwork to ensure accurate customer billing and efficient operations.

You will partner with site leadership to maintain certifications and stay current on customer requirements, with opportunities to advance toward Locomotive Technician 3 as skills grow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• TWIC or ability to obtain TWIC required.
• DOT medical physical required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and FRA/DOT regulations.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled and on‑demand maintenance, repair and inspection of locomotives.
• Performs mechanical and electrical repairs including air compressors and control pockets.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and engineering instructions; ensures compliance.
• Operates maintenance tools and welding equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintains certifications and safety training; adheres to FRA rules and company policies.
• Communicates technical information and work procedures clearly, in writing and verbally.

Skills

Locomotive repair

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems

Welding

Troubleshooting

English communication

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

GATX Offers More Than Just a Paycheck!

• Annual bonus eligibility
• Total of 17 paid vacations days for full calendar year
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day 1
• Company paid pension plan
• 401(K) with employer match
• Annual increase eligibility
• Monthly cell phone stipend

The Locomotive Technician 2 performs scheduled and on demand maintenance, repair and inspection of GATX-owned locomotives. Ensures that all necessary invoicing, inspection, and work order information is complete in order to facilitate correct and timely customer billing. Must understand and follow GATX and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures. Must demonstrate good teamwork skills and knowledge of FRA regulations.

The Locomotive Technician 2 partners with the manager and other site personnel to ensure certifications, customer suitability requirements and other job requirements remain current. Works toward obtaining the skills necessary to advance to Locomotive Technician 3.

Responsibilities

Locomotive Service and Repairs: Performs scheduled and on demand maintenance, repair and inspection of GATX-owned locomotives as required to meet regulatory, quality and customer production needs. To include, but not limited to, the following:

• Performs both mechanical and electrical running repairs and scheduled maintenance, including:
• repairing air compressors;
• repairing control pockets
• machining wheels; and
• performing non-structural welds.
• Understands and follows company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures; wears prescribed personal protective equipment; operates GATX vehicles safely and responsibly; takes appropriate action when conditions threaten safety of self or coworkers; ensures equipment and work area are in safe operating condition before starting work.
• Conducts locomotive inspections to insure each unit complies with regulatory, industry and customer-specific requirements, and to detect evidence of wear or needed fuel, oil and other consumables.
• Reads and interprets blueprints; schematics; GATX policies, procedures, and engineering instructions; and FRA and DOT regulations.
• Safely and effectively operates the following; acetylene torches, non-power tools (pliers, wrenches, hammers), power tools (drills, power saws, grinders); electric and gas welding equipment.
• Communicates, verbally and in writing, technical information, job procedure recommendations, and other work-related information.

Customer Support: Meets the expectations and requirements of all customers. Ensures that customers are satisfied with the work.

Clerical: Ensures that all necessary invoicing, inspection, and work order information is complete in order to facilitate correct and timely customer billing. Monitors and audits completed repair work orders, systems and forms.

Other: Maintains all certifications, including TWIC cards, and site-specific safety training requirements at various locations. Demonstrates strong familiarity with FRA rules and regulations. Partners with manager and other site personnel to ensure certifications, customer suitability requirements and other job requirements remain current. Works toward obtaining the skills necessary to advance to Locomotive Technician 3.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required (including certifications):

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required; commercial driver’s license preferred.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), or the ability to obtain, required.
• Ability to pass a DOT mandated physical required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in English required.
• Minimum of 2 years of locomotive repair experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Background in EMD locomotive repair required.
• Possess strong locomotive mechanical and electrical systems knowledge, including the ability to:
• repair air compressors;
• repair control pockets;
• machine wheels; and
• perform non-structural welds.
• Ability to perform non-structural welds required, ability to perform structural welds and visually inspect welds preferred.
• Possess ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, along with problem‑solving abilities to make sound decisions required.
• Possess a strong understanding of FRA rules and regulations, GATX Rail Policies, and Safety and Quality procedures required.
• Demonstrated skill with inventory and supply management required.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, required.
• Ability and willingness to meet all customer suitability requirements required.
• Sensitivity to customer demands and be flexible in work hours, including weekends, required.

Other (i.e., physical requirements, travel, etc. that is not covered above):

• Must be able to travel within 150 to 400 miles of the work location, as necessary.
• Must be able to work on call hours.
• Must be able to work Monday – Friday
• Occasional overnight stays away from home
• Must be able to lift up to 90 pounds.
• Must be able to stoop, climb ladders and safely perform work tasks.
• Must work in all types of weather conditions.

Posting Duration

This posting will remain open until the role is filled.As of the post date, the salary range for this position is:

This role may be eligible to participate in the Company’s short-term incentive plan, the details of which will be provided to the applicant upon hire.