Locomotive Mechanic​/Electrician

Burlington, United States | Posted on 10/21/2026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, service, maintain, andrepair locomotives, railcars, mobile equipment, vehicles, and shop machinery within assigned qualifications.
• Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic,electrical, diesel, brake, cooling, fuel, and related system problems using manuals, test equipment, and sound troubleshooting methods.
• Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication,component replacement, adjustment, cleaning, and required periodic inspections.
• Repair or replace hoses, valves, piping, brake components, bearings, couplers, draft components, electrical parts, filters,belts, and other equipment as assigned.
• Use welding, cutting, grinding, fabrication,rigging, lifting, and power tools only when trained and authorized.
• Apply lockout/tagout, blue-signal or equivalent protection, fall protection, confined-space, hot-work, and hazardous-material procedures as applicable.
• Identify and report safety defects; remove orprotect equipment from service when it cannot be operated safely.
• Maintain accurate inspection, maintenance,parts, labor, and defect records.
• Coordinate repairs and equipment availability with operations while maintaining independent responsibility for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain shop areas, tools, service vehicles,parts, and materials in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
• Respond to field breakdowns or emergency repair needs, including outside normal hours when assigned.
• Perform other maintenance duties consistent with training and qualification.

The physical requirements below describe typical demands ofthe position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently stand and walk on uneven ballast,tracks, industrial surfaces, stairs, and outdoor terrain.
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach,grasp, push, pull, and maintain balance around equipment.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally handle greater forces with assistance or approved mechanical devices, depending on the assignment.
• Climb steps, ladders, and equipment and work atheights when required and properly protected.
• See, hear, and communicate sufficiently to recognize signals, radio instructions, alarms, equipment movement, and workplace hazards.
• Use hands and feet to operate tools, controls,brakes, switches, hoses, and equipment appropriate to the position.
• Work extended shifts or overtime when operationally necessary, subject to applicable law and company policy.
• Perform controlled lifting, tool use, rigging,and work beneath or around secured equipment in accordance with established protections.

Benefits are available on the first of the month following the start date. Employees have access to the following:

• Railroad Retirment
• Access to 401k Plan with a 4% Match After One Year
• 100% Company-Paid Health and Dental Insurance
• Annual Clothing Allowance
• Allowance for Prescription Safety Glasses Every Other Year
• Ongoing Training

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

On the road

Burlington Junction Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.