Diesel Mechanic

Normal Work Schedule

Hours of Work: 7 am - 3 pm Days of Work:
Monday
- Friday

Work hours and days are established based on operational needs and management direction and may include nights, weekends, holidays, and after-hours or emergency coverage. The schedule is subject to change as business requirements dictate.

The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for the inspection, diagnosis, preventive maintenance, repair, and safe operation of company diesel-powered equipment. Approximately 50% of the position is dedicated to traditional fleet and diesel mechanic responsibilities supporting trucks, trailers, and other company vehicles and equipment. Approximately 50% of the position is dedicated to locomotive diesel maintenance and repair. The position requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, accurate maintenance documentation, and compliance with company safety requirements and applicable U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements.

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on diesel engines, trucks, trailers, and other company vehicles and diesel-powered equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, fuel, exhaust, cooling, steering, suspension, and braking system issues using appropriate diagnostic tools and testing equipment.
• Repair or replace components including fuel injectors, pumps, belts, hoses, batteries, starters, alternators, cooling system components, exhaust components, brakes, and related parts.
• Perform computerized diagnostic testing to identify faults, confirm repairs, and verify proper engine and vehicle performance.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain commercial motor vehicles in accordance with applicable DOT/FMCSA requirements, including applicable inspection, repair, and maintenance requirements under 49 CFR Part 396.
• Review reported vehicle defects and complete or document corrective repairs before equipment is returned to service when required.
• Maintain accurate inspection, repair, preventive maintenance, parts, and service records in accordance with company procedures and applicable DOT/FMCSA recordkeeping requirements.
• Conduct operational checks and, when authorized, road test vehicles and equipment to verify repairs and safe operating condition.
• Identify unsafe equipment conditions, remove or recommend removal of equipment from service when appropriate, and promptly communicate safety‑critical defects to management.
• Support fleet preventive maintenance schedules and help ensure inspections and required maintenance are completed within established intervals.

• Perform locomotive diesel engine diagnostics, preventive maintenance, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and related locomotive systems.
• Assist with and, when properly designated or qualified, perform required locomotive inspections and tests in accordance with applicable FRA requirements, including 49 CFR Part 229 and company procedures.
• Support daily, periodic, and annual locomotive inspections, tests, and maintenance activities within the employee's training, qualification, and authorization.
• Inspect locomotive components for defects or non-complying conditions and complete or assist with required repairs before the locomotive is returned to service, as applicable.
• Diagnose malfunctions involving locomotive diesel engines, air systems, trucks, electrical systems, cooling systems, fuel systems, and other locomotive…