Locomotive Mechanic - Wausau, WI

Watco Companies L.L.C. • United States, United States • 1w ago

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs.

Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQwRouo2A04)

Here's what you can expect from Watco:

Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek

Competitive compensation and benefits (https://www.watco.com/benefits)

Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers

Operations training at the Safe Performance Center (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHHAVia7zoI) in Birmingham, Alabama

Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University

Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

The Locomotive Mechanic inspects, repairs, and maintains locomotives consistent with company policies and FRA regulations. Team members will be required to perform mechanical related maintenance as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide a level of customer service consistent with company expectations

Obtain working knowledge and proper use of gauges and testing equipment

Complete written documents for any necessary FRA reports pertaining to mechanist job duties

Able to become qualified service engineer certificate related to FRA inspections and regulations?

Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Observe mechanical devices in operation to identify issues

Dismantle devices using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools to remove, repair or replace defective parts

Record hour meter readings for inspections and preventative maintenance repair

Check locomotive for air-fuel, oil, water, exhaust leaks, etc. Clean as needed

Inspect safety equipment, securing bolts and pins as required

Clean and lube screens, strainers and traps

Check locomotive for defects, damage, leaks, etc, in accordance with company standards

Perform main bearing checks and air brake tests according to specifications

Perform emergency repairs and re-railing of railroad rolling stock

Inspect wheels according to wheel inspection report

Basic knowledge of welders, torches, hammers, jacks, pneumatic, hand tools, forklifts and cranes

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Must possess valid driver's license and be insurable by company insurance provider

Have or be able to obtain Class B CDL

Have the ability to become a qualified Service Engineer according to FRA regulations

Education

High school education or general education (GED) or 3 to 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience

Complete a three-year Railroad Apprenticeship

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