Locomotive Mechanic

Reports to: AVP - Mechanical 

Job Overview: The Locomotive Mechanic will work within the Mechanical department to address and execute maintenance, troubleshooting and general repair to RBMN’s locomotive fleet. 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Mechanical/Electrical repairs to locomotive fleet.

 • Assist and report to anywhere across the Reading and Northern system. 

• Ability to be on-call for locomotive related emergencies.

 • Flexibility to work weekends as needed. 

• Maintain, troubleshoot and assess locomotive repair and inspection needs.

 • Understand and get qualified under railroad specific rules and regulations.

• Address and handle urgent and time sensitive repairs to locomotive fleet.

 • Other duties and projects as assigned and required. 

• Superior organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

• Finger dexterity, manage multiple tasks/projects, close attention to detail and adapt to a fast pace and ever-changing work environment. 

• Valid Driver’s License.

Operational vehicle to commute to/from work. 

• Positive attitude. 

• Ability to work in various locations on various shifts from day-to-day to include some weekend work. 

 Ability to sit, stand, kneel, climb and/or bend for long periods of time. 

• Willingness to be on-call when and where necessary. 

• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing workload.

• Ability to successfully complete FRA mandated background check and pre-employment drug screening. 

• ***Reading and Northern Railroad is an Equal Opportunity Employer**