Locomotive Shop Assistant Superintendent

The Assistant Superintendent is a working manager within the Locomotive Repair Department who spends approximately 80% of the time on the shop floor. This position supervises daily operations while performing hands‑on installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of EMD locomotive electrical and mechanical systems. The role includes work on electrical wiring and equipment such as motors, generators, HVAC systems, outlets, and lighting, along with maintenance of diesel and electric locomotives, heavy equipment, and small engines.

• Provide technical support to facility maintenance personnel.
• With Safety as the predominant factor, support the Superintendent in managing all aspects of locomotive repair and maintenance and coordinate such activities with outside contractors – for the Railroad and as directed for contract services.
• Responsible for ensuring all corporate safety rules, procedures, practices, and regulations are complied with, and for contributing to the overall safety targets set by the company.
• Responsible for assurance that FRA locomotive maintenance standards are met and substantiate locomotive records and files are correctly maintained.
• Provide support to the Superintendent for all employees involved in locomotive maintenance and upkeep of all facilities, equipment and tools used by Mechanical forces.
• Will support employee performance & development, hold safety meetings.
• Will ensure all activities are properly documented per compliance or company standards. Job briefings, daily documentation, daily forms, FRA documentation, inventory usage.
• Will support administrative tasks as directed per company standards.

• Responsible for the inspection, repair, and maintenance of the electrical and mechanical components on diesel electric locomotives.
• Perform scheduled electrical inspections in compliance with Company, Industry, and Federal standards.
• Inspect various small (relays, voltage regulators) and large components (traction motors, generators).
• Inspect and test circuitry with electrical testing equipment.
• Inspect wheels, trucks, cab, and internal diesel engine parts, inspecting for usual smells, overheating, and small changes in the visual appearance of objects/materials.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Diagnose electrical malfunctions in locomotive or diesel engine components; assess nature of the problem and determine the needed corrective action; including both high and low voltage equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repairs.
• Replace electrical components in the locomotive cab or diesel electrical compartments (junction boxes, voltage regulators, traction motors) as needed.
• Disassemble and clean electrical parts.
• Assemble components.
• Provide maintenance for miscellaneous equipment and facilities using blueprints, schematics, and location circuit plans.
• Replace locomotive and diesel engine components (wheels, traction motors, and worn or cracked engine components).
• Safely and effectively operate the following: high and low precision measuring instruments (micrometers, tape measures, dial calipers); precision machines (drill and punch presses, bench lathes); electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools (drills, wrenches, grinders); material handling equipment (forklifts, cranes, overhead hoists); acetylene torches and electric welders.
• Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures.
• Must wear prescribed safety apparel.
• Take appropriate action when conditions threaten safety of self or coworkers.
• Ensure equipment and work area are in safe operating condition before starting work.
• Read and comply with all train orders, signals, railroad rules, and regulations.
• Will perform work on Railroad property as directed.

• Strong Mechanical and Electrical Background.
• Railroad experience required.
• Experience with both AC and DC voltage systems.
• Leadership abilities in a mechanical shop environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and fixing EMD manufactured locomotives.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedules/hours.
• High integrity,…