Rail Equipment Field Technician – Training & Repairs

Wabtec; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Field Services Mechanic to troubleshoot and service Roadway Work Equipment at customer sites. You will train customers on proper maintenance and operation, install new machines, and perform on-site repairs to ensure equipment meets performance expectations.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years as an industrial or mobile heavy equipment mechanic, and travel up to 80% to customer sites across regions. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an industrial or mobile heavy equipment mechanic.
• Associate’s degree a plus.
• PLC and/or CanBus systems troubleshooting training strongly preferred.
• General mechanical experience with pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems including reading schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and read and interpret documents.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment at customer sites to restore proper operation.
• Train customers on maintenance and operation of Nordco equipment.
• Recommend repair parts and product improvements to customers.
• Prepare weekly travel expense records and field reports.
• Collaborate with engineering/production to solve issues with new machines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of equipment and processes.

Skills

Heavy equipment mechanic

Troubleshooting

PLC/CanBus troubleshooting

Read schematics

Customer relations

Valid Driver's License

Travel willingness 70-80%

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Job description

Wabtec is seeking a Field Services Mechanic to troubleshoot and service Roadway Work Equipment at customer sites. You will train customers on proper maintenance and operation, install new machines, and perform on-site repairs to ensure equipment meets performance expectations.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years as an industrial or mobile heavy equipment mechanic, and travel up to 80% to customer sites across regions. A valid driver’s license is required.