Traveling Locomotive Repair Technician

Road & Rail Services; Mulberry (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Weekly safety incentive opportunities

Annual steel-toe boot allowance

Company-provided PPE

Opportunities for advancement

Veteran-friendly workplace

Job summary

Road & Rail Services in Mulberry, FL is seeking an experienced Composite Locomotive Repairman to travel to railroad facilities and project sites to inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair locomotives.

The ideal candidate has hands-on locomotive maintenance experience, can read schematics, use diagnostic equipment, and travel as required. Competitive pay and benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Hands-on locomotive maintenance and repair experience required.
• Knowledge of locomotive mechanical systems and diesel-powered equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Inspect locomotives for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and operational issues.
• Diagnose failures and determine repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Repair and replace locomotive components and assemblies.
• Troubleshoot diesel engines, air/brake/electrical systems.
• Weld, cut, fabricate and perform other mechanical repairs.
• Read schematics, diagrams, manuals and repair instructions.
• Use diagnostic tools and railroad equipment.
• Document maintenance, inspections and repairs.
• Verify repairs before returning equipment to service.
• Follow safety requirements and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Locomotive maintenance experience

Diesel locomotive troubleshooting

Mechanical diagnostic skills

Welding & fabrication experience

Read schematics & technical manuals

Use diagnostic equipment

Independent problem solving

Safe work practices in heavy industry

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Road & Rail Services in Mulberry, FL is seeking an experienced Composite Locomotive Repairman to travel to railroad facilities and project sites to inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair locomotives.

The ideal candidate has hands-on locomotive maintenance experience, can read schematics, use diagnostic equipment, and travel as required. Competitive pay and benefits accompany the role.