Locomotive Mechanic- Regional Traveling-Richmond, CA

Railserve

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Railserve is hiring a mechanically skilled Regional Traveling Locomotive Mechanic based in Richmond, CA to support locomotive maintenance and repair throughout the region. This is a full-time, hands-on traveling role critical to keeping locomotives safe, reliable, and available to support customer operations.

We encourage individuals with strong mechanical aptitude and experience to apply. Locomotive experience is valuable, but training is available for the right mechanically experienced candidate.

Who We Are

Railserve is a leading provider of industrial railyard services across the United States and Canada. Our teams deliver on-site rail switching, material handling and transloading, track construction and maintenance, and locomotive service and repair for customers who depend on safe, reliable rail operations every day. With decades of industry experience, Railserve is built on a foundation of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. We invest in our people, promote from within, and use innovative, safety-focused technology to keep railyards running efficiently. Learn more at Railserve.com.

Job Description

The Regional Traveling Locomotive Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing locomotives throughout the Richmond, CA region to ensure safe, reliable equipment is available to support customer operations.

This position performs scheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance, diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems, and travels to customer locations based on equipment and operational needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanic who enjoys troubleshooting, working independently, traveling to different locations, and taking ownership of equipment reliability.

Schedule

• Schedule may vary based on operational and customer needs
• Regular regional travel required
• Nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required

Compensation

$28.00 – $32.00 per hour based on experience

Duties

• Perform scheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance on locomotives, including Gen-Set, SW, and GP models
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and determine appropriate repair solutions
• Travel throughout the region to perform locomotive maintenance and repairs
• Communicate with customers regarding equipment status, upcoming repairs, and maintenance priorities
• Perform equipment inspections and identify mechanical, electrical, and safety concerns
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance checklists, invoices, shipping documents, expense reports, and other required records
• Safely handle and dispose of oil, diesel fuel, filters, and other maintenance materials
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, cutting torches, welding equipment, and other maintenance equipment
• Conduct periodic equipment safety assessments
• Recommend corrective actions when equipment or safety concerns are identified
• Follow company and customer safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Strong mechanical experience and hands-on troubleshooting ability
• Locomotive, diesel, heavy equipment, industrial, or similar mechanical experience preferred
• Electrical troubleshooting experience is a plus
• Associate degree or technical training in a mechanical field preferred; equivalent work experience will also be considered
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the region
• Ability to safely operate a cutting torch and electrical welder
• Ability to understand and follow written instructions, maintenance procedures, and technical information
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting

What We Offer (Benefits)

Railserve is committed to being an Employer of Choice, offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid sickness and accident income
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement
• Prescription safety wear
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program

Additional Information

• This is a regional traveling position with regular travel throughout the Richmond, CA region and surrounding areas based on operational needs
• Work is performed at multiple customer and Railserve locations
• Exposure to outdoor elements and varying weather conditions
• Frequent work around locomotives, moving machinery, tools, and industrial equipment
• May require work around fumes, oils, diesel fuel, elevated work areas, and other industrial conditions
• Nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required
• Required use of personal protective equipment
• Company-provided tools and vehicle may be used as applicable to the position
• Safety-sensitive position requiring strict compliance with company and customer safety procedures

Grow With Us

Don’t worry if you don’t meet every qualification. Railserve values reliability, work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and a willingness to learn. Our tools, technology, and processes continue to evolve, and we invest in training and developing our people for long-term success.

Railserve provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Pay Range:

25.20 - 30.80

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.