Manager, Mechanical

Berkshire and Eastern Railway; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire and Eastern Railway in Deerfield, MA seeks a Field Operations Manager to supervise locomotive and railcar fleet maintenance and ensure FRA and G&W safety rule compliance. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and cost control, with oversight of maintenance staff and repair schedules.

The successful candidate will coordinate repairs, maintain records, assist with budgets, and ensure inventory supports timely upkeep while meeting safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree or 10 years’ maintenance experience.
• FRA rules and company maintenance procedures familiarity.
• Experience managing both salaried and hourly staff.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure and audit compliance with railroad safety and operations rules per AAR and FRA.
• Maintain employee safety records and schedule safety briefings and films.
• Assist in managing locomotive preventive maintenance schedules.
• Assist in managing bad-order railcars and shop repairs to minimize downtime.
• Certify locomotive maintenance files to FRA and G&W record-keeping standards.
• Coordinate and schedule car/locomotive repairs ensuring available manpower and shop space.
• Assist in preparing budgets and operate within budget constraints.
• Maintain optimum inventory level to support repair activities.
• Coordinate employee safety and technical and environmental training.
• Provide technical expertise in support of mechanical operations.
• Assist with other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Diesel locomotive maintenance

Railcar maintenance

FRA regulations

MS Word & Excel

Team management

Instruction comprehension

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical degree in related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Job Category: Field Operations Management

Requisition Number: MANAG008797

• Posted : July 30, 2026


• Full-Time


• Salary : $80,000 USD per year

Locations

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38 Railroad Yard Rd. E
Pittsburgh and Shawmut Railroad | dba Berkshire and Eastern (BERX)
38 Railroad Yard Rd. E
Deerfield, MA 01342, USA

38 Railroad Yard Rd. E
Pittsburgh and Shawmut Railroad | dba Berkshire and Eastern (BERX)
38 Railroad Yard Rd. E
Deerfield, MA 01342, USA

The person in this position assists with managing employees in the maintenance of the locomotive or railcar fleet. He or she ensures that all G&W safety rules and practices for Mechanical Department employees are followed explicitly. This person manages the maintenance and repair of locomotives and railcars so that they meet FRA standards, while reducing life-cycle costs and increasing reliability and availability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure and audit compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety and operations, per AAR and FRA regulations


• Maintain employee safety records regarding scheduled safety-rule presentations, job briefings, and safety films; prepare schedules for these events


• Assist in the work process to maintain locomotive periodic-maintenance schedules and advise Transportation when locomotives must be directed to the shop


• Assist in the work process to manage bad-order railcars to ensure they are moved to the shop and repaired in a timely manner to limit car-hire and down time


• Certify locomotive maintenance files to comply with FRA regulations and G&W rules for record retention


• Coordinate and schedule activities related to car and/or locomotive repair to ensure there is available manpower, shop space, and material to complete the task


• Assist in preparing budget and working within budgetary restraints


• Maintain optimum inventory level to support repair activities


• Coordinate employee safety and technical and environmental training


• Provide technical expertise as necessary in support of mechanical operations


• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Five years of experience maintaining diesel locomotives or railcars


• Knowledge of the safe handling of hazardous and nonhazardous waste products


• Knowledge of all aspects of the maintenance and repair of locomotives’ mechanical and electrical systems


• Knowledge of FRA and company maintenance procedures; knowledge of AAR and FRA regulations pertaining to car repair and inspections (if maintaining railcars)


• Good skills in Microsoft Word and Excel


• Ability to manage salaried employees as well as hourly employees


• Ability to understand oral or written instructions and execute them to achieve desired results


• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other department heads and supervisors

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

• Associate degree or technical degree in a related field or ten years of experience in car or locomotive maintenance; five years of managerial experience in car or locomotive maintenance preferred

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

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