Locomotive Mechanic- Regional Traveling

Railserve

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Railserve is hiring an experienced and safety-focused Regional Traveling Locomotive Mechanic to support locomotive maintenance operations throughout the West Virginia and Ohio region. This is a full-time, hands-on mechanical role critical to maintaining reliable locomotive equipment and supporting safe, efficient customer operations across multiple Railserve locations.

This position is based in the West Virginia/Ohio region and requires travel approximately 80% of the time.

Tools and a company truck are provided by Railserve.

No certifications are required for this role; however, certifications and related experience will be taken into consideration when determining starting pay.

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 Railserve’s fleet of locomotives throughout the West Virginia and Ohio region. This role supports the company’s ability to serve customers by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, conducting inspections, and responding to equipment repair needs at multiple operating locations.

This position works closely with operations teams and customers to maintain locomotive reliability while ensuring compliance with company safety procedures and maintenance standards. Responsibilities include scheduled maintenance, emergency repairs, inspections, troubleshooting, documentation, and customer communication.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety-focused, dependable, and comfortable working independently in outdoor industrial environments while traveling extensively throughout the region. Previous heavy mechanical experience is strongly preferred, and Railserve is willing to train individuals with strong mechanical backgrounds.

Railserve promotes from within and provides opportunities for long-term advancement within mechanical and operational leadership roles.

Schedule
• Schedule based on operational and customer needs
• Travel approximately 80% of the time throughout West Virginia and Ohio
• Nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency callouts may be required

Compensation
$28.00 – $35.00 per hour or more based on experience

Duties
• Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance on company locomotives, including Gen-Set, SW, and GP locomotives
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical locomotive issues
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs
• Communicate maintenance updates and repair statuses with customers and operations teams
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, invoices, shipping documents, preventative maintenance reports, and expense reports
• Safely operate cutting torches and welding equipment
• Conduct periodic equipment safety assessments and inspections
• Assist in identifying and correcting safety hazards
• Handle environmental materials and waste disposal according to company procedures
• Comply with company safety policies and wear required personal protective equipment
• Operate company-provided service truck throughout the assigned region
• Travel between customer locations and Railserve operations as needed
• Support additional maintenance and operational duties as assigned

Job Requirements
• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate degree or technical training preferred
• Strong mechanical experience required
• Electrical troubleshooting experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to operate cutting torch and electrical welder
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel approximately 80% throughout the West Virginia and Ohio region
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle heavy equipment and materials
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance documentation and reports
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency callouts as required
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Military experience is a plus

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
• Company-provided tools
• Company-provided service truck

Additional Information
• Travel-intensive position supporting multiple customer locations throughout the region
• Outdoor industrial work environment
• Exposure to locomotives, heavy equipment, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and varying weather conditions
• Moderate to heavy physical labor required
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, bending, and lifting
• Safety-sensitive position requiring strict compliance with company and customer safety procedures
• Overnight travel may be required based on operational needs

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.