Regional Locomotive Mechanic - PROG

Patriot Rail Company; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Rail Company is seeking a skilled locomotive mechanic to inspect, service and repair diesel locomotives in a safety‑driven environment. You will diagnose engine issues, perform routine maintenance per FRA and company rules, and work with hand tools and precision instruments.

Travel to support other routes in the region may be required; a valid license (CDL preferred) and strong safety practices are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs for extended durations.
• Ability to read gauges, precision instruments, schematics and maintenance manuals 100% of the time.
• Strong communication with co-workers and supervisors 100% of the time.
• Reach with arms to perform inspection, maintenance and repair duties 100% of the time.
• Bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat 100% of the time.
• Use hands to grasp, handle, fingers and feel 100% of the time.
• Climb and balance to mount locomotive 30% of the time.
• Walk on level/unlevel ground 100% of the time; crawl in tight spaces.
• Exert up to 125 pounds of force occasionally; valid driver's license; CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and maintains diesel locomotives per FRA and company regulations.
• Diagnoses engine malfunctions and repairs with hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Assembles, repairs and fabricates metal parts; may qualify as shop locomotive engineer per FRA standards.
• Performs daily locomotive inspections including air brake testing per FRA regulations.
• Performs periodic service: oil changes, turbo inspection, fueling, filters, greasing, etc.
• Replaces locomotive components including wheels, traction motors, springs, and gear assemblies.
• Diagnoses malfunctions to determine repairs or replacements.
• Travel to support other roads in the region as required.

Skills

Lift heavy objects

Read gauges & instruments

Communication

Manual dexterity

Climb & balance

Endurance & mobility

Valid license (CDL preferred)

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

Inspects services and maintains diesel locomotives in accordance with federal and company regulations, diagnoses diesel engine malfunctions and makes indicated repairs using hand tools, measuring instruments and sometimes machine tools. May assemble, repair and fabricate metal parts operating mechanical equipment. May be required to qualify as a shop service locomotive engineer in accordance with FRA standards.

Required to have working knowledge and understanding of the FRA regulations pertaining to the locomotive, blue flag protection and general safety rules and demonstrate safe work practices.

Performs daily (24 hour) locomotive inspection, including air brake cleaning and testing, in accordance with FRA regulations and at other intervals in accordance with company policy

Performs periodic service on locomotives in accordance with company policy that includes: changing oil, turbo inspection, fueling, changing engine air and air compressor filters and greasing couplings, fittings, traction motor gears, electrical testing and repair and fuel linkage

Replaces locomotive and diesel engine components including wheels or trucks, traction motors, springs, couplers, draft gear assembly, gear cases and cylinder assemblies; heating equipment

Diagnoses malfunctions in diesel engines, air equipment, trucks or other components in order to determine nature of problem and needed repair or replacement

Must be knowledgeable in the handling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste products

Performs daily service of locomotive units: fuels, waters, lubricates and oils; wipes down and cleans unit/windows; checks supplies and drinking water Performs periodic and annual inspections and understands FRA regulations pertaining to inspections

Required to travel to support other roads in region as required.

Required Skills

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. for an extended duration.


• Must be able to see well enough to read gauges, precision measuring instruments, schematics, maintenance manuals 100% of time.


• Must be able to talk and hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others within the company 100% of time.


• Must be able to reach with arms and hands to perform inspection, maintenance, and repair duties 100% of time.


• Must be able to bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat 100% of time.


• Must be able to use hands to grasp, handle, finger and feel 100% of time.


• Must be able to climb and balance well enough to mount locomotive by climbing up and down steps 30% of time.


• Must be able to walk on level or uneven ground 100% of time, crawl and work in tight spaces.


• The employee is regularly required to exert up to 20 pounds of force; and/or frequently required to exert up to 50 pounds of force; and/or occasionally required to exert up to 125 pounds of force


• Must have a valid driver’s license; CDL preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Medium to heavy work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 80 pounds without assistance

Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling

Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places

Walk long distances over uneven terrain

Environmental Conditions:

Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

Safety Commitment:

This is a safety sensitive position. The candidate selected for this position must successfully complete a full physical including a drug test. Passing results must be received prior to start date in the position.

The applicant selected for this position may be required to successfully complete a background check and drug test. Passing results must be received prior to start date in new position. (Background check may include the following: Criminal History, Driver License Record History, Education Credentials, Employment History, Reference Checks and Professional License or Certification review relevant to the position.)

• Honesty


• Accountability


• Quality


• Responsibility


• Compassion


• Fairness

Safety is the cornerstone value in our Company. Our employees are expected to live our values on the job in how we work, how we act, and how we create value. Safety is a personal responsibility. We are professionals and our activities must reflect that professionalism. Each team member must demonstrate safety advocacy every day - regardless of their role in the Company. Compliance with safety and operating rules is required and essential to our own safety and that of others.

"The Patriot Way."

At Patriot, we value our relationships - with our customers, employees, shareholders, communities and other stakeholders. We know that safety, integrity, reliability, ethical behavior and exceptional customer service are critical to building and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships. Everyone at Patriot - from the mailroom to the boardroom - embraces those values. More importantly, as a team, we make it our business to demonstrate them in everything we do. It's "The Patriot Way."

Equal Opportunity Employer

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