Description

The Fleet Locomotive Diesel Mechanic is responsible for performing inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on diesel-electric locomotives and related mechanical/electrical systems. This position ensures all locomotives meet FRA and company safety and operational standards. Work is performed in a shop and field environment and requires strong diagnostic skills, attention to detail, and adherence to safety protocols.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on diesel-electric locomotives.
• Inspect, test, and repair electrical systems, wiring, control circuits, relays, alternators, generators, traction motors, and battery systems.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, fuel systems, lubrication systems, air compressors, cooling systems, and associated mechanical components.
• Perform FRA-mandated inspections, testing, and documentation, including 92-day, annual, and periodic inspections.
• Utilize diagnostic equipment, electrical test meters, schematics, and mechanical drawings to identify and resolve issues.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical components such as lighting, control panels, sensors, and safety devices.
• Replace, rebuild, or overhaul engines, pumps, air systems, brake systems, and other locomotive components as needed.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and ensure reliability of equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and inspection documents.
• Safely operate locomotive equipment when moving units within shop or yard limits.
• Follow all FRA, OSHA, and company safety rules and guidelines.
• Use hand tools, pneumatic tools, power tools, and specialized locomotive repair equipment.
• Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of locomotive diesel mechanic experience. Industrial electrical experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, FRA regulations, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• FRA inspection experience.
• Basic computer skills for work orders, email, and documentation.
• Ability to work safely in industrial environments.

Preferred

• Experience with EMD or GE locomotive platforms.
• Completion of technical or vocational training in diesel technology or industrial electrical systems.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

With the exception of clerical, administrative, and some management positions, which require indoor work, the physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid, and dusty conditions. The environment requires working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, in high and low precarious places, confined spaces.