Locomotive Tech 3

• Annual bonus eligibility
• Total of 17 paid vacations days for full calendar year
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day 1
• Company paid pension plan
• 401(K) with employer match
• Annual increase eligibility
• Monthly cell phone stipend

The Locomotive Technician 3 leads crews in performing all aspects of maintenance, repair, and inspection of GATX-owned locomotives. Serves as the lead heavy repair or advanced electrical technician. Trains other Locomotive Technicians on advanced level skills.

The main purpose is to provide safe, quality and efficient maintenance and repairs to the GATX-owned locomotives and to share information with the customers to help them become more self-sufficient with the daily maintenance and repair of the locomotives. Ensures that all necessary invoicing, inspection, and work order information is complete in order to facilitate correct and timely customer billing. Must understand and follow GATX and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures. Must demonstrate good teamwork skills and knowledge of FRA regulations.

60% of time:

• →Locomotive Service and Repairs: Leads crews in performing scheduled and on demand maintenance, repair and inspection of GATX-owned locomotives as required to meet regulatory, quality and customer production needs. Performs repairs as needed, especially the most complex mechanical and electrical repairs to include, but not limited to, the following:
• →Performs both mechanical and electrical running repairs and scheduled maintenance, including:
• →repairing and replacing air compressors;
• →repairing control pockets
• →machining wheels;
• →performing non-structural welds;
• →repairing electro motive diesel (EMD) engines;
• →repairing brake systems;
• →repairing electrical components;
• →repairing and replacing generators;
• →repairing draft gears;
• →repairing and replacing power assemblies; and
• →repairing and replacing engine turbos.
• →Understands and follows company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures; wears prescribed personal protective equipment; operates GATX vehicles safely and responsibly; takes appropriate action when conditions threaten safety of self or coworkers; ensures equipment and work area are in safe operating condition before starting work.
• →Conducts locomotive inspections to insure each unit complies with regulatory, industry and customer-specific requirements, and to detect evidence of wear or needed fuel, oil and other consumables.
• →Reads and interprets blueprints; schematics; GATX policies, procedures, and engineering instructions; and FRA and DOT regulations.
• →Safely and effectively operates the following; acetylene torches, non-power tools (pliers, wrenches, hammers), power tools (drills, power saws, grinders); electric and gas welding equipment, electrical testing tools (voltmeter, Megger).
• →Communicates, verbally and in writing, technical information, job procedure recommendations, and other work-related information.

Serves as the lead heavy repair or advanced electrical technician. Performs extensive locomotive wreck repairs. Installs alignment control pockets and draft gears on locomotives or troubleshoots advanced electrical issues.

Trains other Locomotive Technicians on advanced level skills.

10% of time:

• →Customer Support: Meets the expectations and requirements of all customers. Ensures that customers are satisfied with the work. Has the ability to address any of the customers’ concerns regarding technical questions.

10% of time:

• →Clerical: Ensures that all necessary invoicing, inspection, and work order information is complete in order to facilitate correct and timely customer billing. Monitors and audits completed repair work orders, systems and forms.

20% of time:

• →Other: Maintains all certifications, including TWIC cards, Houston Area Safety Council, and site-specific safety training requirements at various locations on the Gulf Coast. Demonstrates strong familiarity with FRA rules and regulations. Partners with manager and other site personnel to ensure certifications, customer suitability requirements and other job requirements remain current.

Performs other duties as assigned, including inventory cycle counts, receiving and issuing material, fleet vehicle maintenance, and general facilities maintenance and cleaning.

• Must be able to travel within 150 to 400 miles of the work location, as necessary.
• Must be able to work on call hours.
• Must be able to work both Monday – Friday and Tuesday – Saturday schedules.
• Occasional overnight stays away from home.
• Must be able to lift up to 90 pounds.
• Must be able to stoop, climb ladders and safely perform work tasks.
• Must work in all types of weather conditions.

This posting will remain open until the role is filled.

As of the post date, the salary range for this position is:

This role may be eligible to participate in the Company’s short-term incentive plan, the details of which will be provided to the applicant upon hire.