Locomotive Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Precision Locomotive Services, LLC has an immediate opening for a skilled, safety-driven Mobile Locomotive Technician . In this role, you will deliver on-site mechanical and electrical maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics to keep critical rail equipment operating efficiently, reliably, and safely.

This is a dynamic field role requiring adaptability to travel, variable work schedules, on-call service requests, and overtime. Technicians routinely work outdoors in all weather conditions, in confined spaces, and occasionally at elevated heights.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnostics & Repair: Inspect, troubleshoot, service, and repair diesel engines, air brake systems, electrical controls, running gear, and related locomotive assemblies.
• Inspections & Maintenance: Conduct thorough periodic inspections and perform scheduled preventative maintenance in accordance with strict operational standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full compliance with all facility guidelines, railroad policies, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) safety and operational rules.
• Technical Documentation: Read, interpret, and follow complex technical instructions, manuals, diagnostic guides, and electrical schematics.
• Field Adaptability: Respond to dispatch calls, manage field toolsets, and deliver dependable emergency and scheduled repairs across various customer sites.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant mechanical maintenance and repair experience.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and participate in ongoing random drug testing programs.
• Physical capability to work outdoors in adverse conditions, navigate tight or confined quarters, and perform tasks at heights when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of locomotive mechanical and/or locomotive electrical experience.
• Prior experience working within FRA-regulated environments and familiarity with standard railroad safety practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting heavy industrial or rail-specific electrical and pneumatic systems.