Locomotive Mechanic- Regional Traveling-Minneapolis area

Railserve

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Railserve is hiring a dependable and mechanically skilled Regional Traveling Locomotive Mechanic to support locomotive maintenance and repair operations across multiple customer locations. This is a full-time, hands-on traveling position responsible for maintaining and repairing locomotives to help ensure safe, reliable equipment is available to support customer operations.

This role requires regular regional travel and is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, working independently, and performing hands-on mechanical work in different operating environments.

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 performing scheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance on locomotives at customer and Railserve locations throughout an assigned region.

This position diagnoses and repairs mechanical and electrical issues, performs preventive maintenance, communicates equipment status and repair needs, and helps ensure locomotives remain safe, reliable, and available for operation.

Because this is a regional traveling position, employees must be comfortable traveling regularly to different locations based on maintenance needs and customer priorities.

We encourage individuals with all levels of mechanical aptitude to apply—training is available for the right candidate.

Schedule

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

Compensation

$20.00 – $30.00 per hour based on experience
• Overtime eligible

Duties

• Perform scheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance on company locomotives, including Gen-Set, SW, and GP models
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues affecting locomotive performance and reliability
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and determine appropriate repair solutions
• Travel to customer and Railserve locations to perform maintenance and repairs as needed
• Communicate directly with customers regarding equipment status, upcoming repairs, and maintenance priorities
• Perform inspections and identify potential mechanical, electrical, and safety concerns
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance checklists, invoices, shipping paperwork, expense reports, and other required documentation
• Safely handle and dispose of environmental materials, including oil, diesel fuel, and other fluids
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, cutting torches, welding equipment, and other maintenance equipment
• Conduct equipment safety assessments as directed
• Recommend appropriate corrective actions when equipment or safety concerns are identified
• Follow all company and customer safety procedures
• Wear required personal protective equipment at all times
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting ability
• Mechanical maintenance or repair experience preferred
• Electrical troubleshooting experience is a plus
• Associate degree or technical training in a mechanical-related field preferred; equivalent work experience will also be considered
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the assigned region
• Ability to safely operate a cutting torch and electrical welder
• Ability to understand and follow written instructions, maintenance procedures, and technical information
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and site leadership
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, and percentages
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
• Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to work around moving machinery, elevated work areas, fumes, fluids, and other industrial conditions
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting
• Ability to participate in Railserve's pre-employment screening process

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

• Regional travel is a regular part of this position
• 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 at elevated locations or around fumes, oils, diesel fuel, and other industrial materials
• Nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required based on operational needs
• Required use of personal protective equipment
• 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, 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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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.