Railroad Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Sierra Railroad Company; Oakdale (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Railroad Company seeks a skilled maintenance technician to assist in keeping locomotives, fleet vehicles, and equipment in top operating condition. You will perform inspections, diagnose issues, and conduct preventive maintenance in a shop setting with occasional field work in varied weather.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years with diesel/gas engines, strong diagnostic skills, and a valid driver\'s license. ASE certifications are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience with diesel and gas engines.
• ASE certifications are preferred but not required.
• Valid driver\'s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles and diagnose issues to determine repair needs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and service records.
• Repair major assemblies and components on locomotives and equipment.
• Test drives and adjust systems to verify performance.
• Work in varying weather; occasional field repairs.

Skills

Diesel engines

Gas engines

Inspections

Diagnostics

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE Certification (preferred)

Job description

Interviews if selected will be held on 10/28/26 varied times.

Pay: $27.00 - $34.00 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist Sierra Northern Railway Mechanical Department in maintaining all fleet vehicles, equipment, and locomotives that are used in the day-to-day operation of the railroad.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines vehicle/equipment condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules and inspections.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting as needed.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Though most work will happen at the shop facility, there will be times where field inspections and repairs will need to occur. This position will be expected to work in all weather conditions.
• Other duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING

• High school diploma or GED with one to three years of related technical experience/training; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training required.
• ASE Certification(s) (preferred; but not required)
• A minimum of 5+ years hands-on experience and advanced knowledge of diesel/gas engines.
• Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to perform inspections/diagnostics and most repairs without supervision.
• Computer proficiency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to crawl and access equipment and vehicles to inspect, diagnose and repair on them
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Capable of managing a fast-paced environment
• Repetitive wrist and hand movements
• Ability to use power tools and access all areas of equipment and trucks to inspect and repair.
• Lifting and moving of parts and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb up onto Locomotives, trailers and equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Right to Revise:

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive and the school reserves the right to revise this job description as necessary without advance notice.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer without notice.