Pay: $35.00–$40.00 per hour, based on experience
Employment: Full-Time
Primary Work Location: Mulberry, Florida
Relocation: Must be willing to relocate to the Mulberry, FL area - relocation assistance provided
Travel: Some travel required after relocation
Experience: Previous locomotive repair experience required
Are you an experienced locomotive mechanic interested in making a move to Central Florida?
Road & Rail Services is seeking a skilled Composite Locomotive Repairman who is willing to relocate to Mulberry, Florida, and become part of our on-site locomotive maintenance operation.
This position is specifically intended for an experienced locomotive repair professional who is willing to relocate to the Mulberry, FL area. Relocation package available for eligible candidates.
Once relocated, Mulberry will be your primary work location. You will perform locomotive inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair work on-site while also traveling to other locations periodically to support projects and operational needs.
This is not an entry-level mechanical position. Candidates must have previous hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing locomotives.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
Inspecting and troubleshooting diesel locomotives
Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and operational problems
Completing scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance
Repairing and replacing locomotive components and assemblies
Troubleshooting diesel engines, air brake systems, electrical systems, compressors, and related equipment
Performing welding, cutting, fabrication, and mechanical repairs
Reading electrical and mechanical schematics, technical manuals, and repair documentation
Using diagnostic equipment, hand tools, power tools, and specialized railroad equipment
Testing completed repairs before locomotives are returned to service
Accurately documenting inspections, maintenance, and completed repairs
Following company, customer, railroad, and applicable FRA safety requirements
We're looking for candidates who already know the work and can bring proven locomotive maintenance skills to our Mulberry operation.
Previous hands-on locomotive repair and maintenance experience is required.
Candidates should have:
Direct experience inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing locomotives
Strong knowledge of diesel locomotive mechanical systems
Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities
Experience with air, brake, diesel engine, and related locomotive systems
Welding and fabrication experience
Ability to interpret schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation
Experience using mechanical tools and diagnostic equipment
Ability to troubleshoot problems and complete repairs with limited supervision
Strong understanding of railroad and industrial safety practices
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Ability to travel periodically after relocating to Florida
Candidates without previous hands-on locomotive repair experience will not meet the minimum experience requirements for this position.
This is an important part of the opportunity: we are looking for someone who wants to relocate and make Mulberry, FL their primary work location.
After relocating, you will primarily report to and work at our Mulberry locomotive maintenance operation. Some travel will be required to assist other locations, projects, or customers as business needs arise, but this is not a 100% travel position.
Work is performed in an active railroad and industrial environment. You should be comfortable working outdoors in Florida weather and around locomotives, railroad tracks, heavy equipment, noise, grease, dirt, and moving machinery.
The position requires standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and handling the tools, parts, and equipment necessary to perform locomotive maintenance and repairs.
Pay: $35.00–$40.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Road & Rail Services offers:
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
If you're an experienced locomotive mechanic or repair professional looking for your next opportunity and are willing to relocate to Mulberry, Florida, we want to hear from you.
Bring your locomotive knowledge and mechanical experience to a full-time position where Mulberry, FL will be your primary work location, with opportunities to travel periodically and support additional railroad operations.
Apply today if you have the required locomotive experience and are ready to relocate to Mulberry, Florida.
Road & Rail Services is a recognized industry leader and a top-tier provider of rail related services to railroads, to rail shippers, and to railcar owners. With a reputation for excellence, the Company provides service solutions with competencies in train operations (railcar switching and shortline operations), in maintenance operations (rolling stock, infrastructure, and track assets), and product handling. Road & Rail Services has operations in 18 states and has a significant impact on the North American rail network, as recognized by numerous industry awards. The Company enhances operating velocity and asset condition within the automotive, aggregate, coal / utility, intermodal, paper, and steel / metals industries.
