Locomotive Tech

Overview

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) is an industry leader with 125+ years of success—success that is powered by our people.

At GATX, we hire the best and offer our employees a dynamic, energetic, collaborative environment to enable them to make an impact from day one. Enjoy the perks and benefits of a global company with the close‑knit culture and community of a much smaller one. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to providing our people with the tools and resources they need to move forward in their careers.

The Locomotive Technician 1 assists other Locomotive Technicians in the maintenance, repair and inspection of GATX‑owned locomotives. Ensures that all necessary 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.

The Locomotive Technician 1 partners with the manager and other site personnel to ensure certifications, customer suitability requirements and other job requirements remain current. Works toward obtaining the skills necessary to advance to Locomotive Technician 2.

• Locomotive Service and Repairs

  Assists other Locomotive Technicians in performing scheduled and on‑demand maintenance, repair and inspection of GATX‑owned locomotives to meet regulatory, quality and customer production needs.

  • Understands and follows company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures; wears prescribed personal protective equipment; operates GATX vehicles safely and responsibly.
  • Conducts locomotive inspections to ensure each unit complies with regulatory, industry and customer‑specific requirements, and to detect evidence of wear or needed consumables.
  • Removes and replaces defective components on rolling stock (trucks, shoes, coupler assemblies, air brake systems).
  • Repairs rolling stock structural components; fabricates, cuts, and performs rough finish operations on metal. Fastens and assembles locomotive parts by riveting, bolting, welding, and other methods.
  • Reads and interprets GATX policies, procedures, engineering instructions, and FRA/DOT regulations.
  • Cleans and prepares surfaces for painting.
  • Performs air and brake tests.
  • Safely and effectively operates acetylene torches, non‑power tools (pliers, wrenches, hammers), power tools (drills, saws, grinders); electric and gas welding equipment.
  • Communicates verbally and in writing, technical information, job procedure recommendations, and other work‑related information.
  • Cleans and supplies work areas.
  • Performs minor preventative maintenance on vehicles, tools and equipment and other tasks as assigned.
• Customer Support

  Meets the expectations and requirements of all customers and ensures that customers are satisfied with the work.

• Clerical

  Ensures that all necessary work order information is complete to facilitate correct and timely customer billing; monitors and audits completed repair work orders, systems and forms.

• Other

  Maintains all certifications, including TWIC cards, Houston area safety council, and site‑specific safety training requirements at various customer sites 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. Works toward obtaining the skills necessary to advance to Locomotive Technician 2.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required; commercial driver’s license preferred.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), or the ability to obtain, required.
• Ability to pass a DOT mandated physical required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in English required.
• Broad mechanical and electrical aptitude required.
• Ability to perform routine and scheduled maintenance on locomotives required, preferably with diesel engine repair experience.
• Basic welding skills required.
• Abilit…