Locomotive Mechanic- Regional -Richmond, CA

Railserve As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Railserve is hiring a mechanically skilled Regional Traveling Locomotive Mechanic based in Richmond, CA to support locomotive maintenance and repair throughout the region.

This is a full-time, hands‑on traveling role critical to keeping locomotives safe, reliable, and available to support customer operations. We encourage individuals with strong mechanical aptitude and experience to apply. Locomotive experience is valuable, but training is available for the right mechanically experienced candidate.

Railserve is a leading provider of industrial railyard services across the United States and Canada. Our teams deliver on‑site rail switching, material handling and transloading, track construction and maintenance, and locomotive service and repair for customers who depend on safe, reliable rail operations every day. With decades of industry experience, Railserve is built on a foundation of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

We invest in our people, promote from within, and use innovative, safety‑focused technology to keep railyards running efficiently. Learn more at

The Regional Traveling Locomotive Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing locomotives throughout the Richmond, CA region to ensure safe, reliable equipment is available to support customer operations. This position performs scheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance, diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems, and travels to customer locations based on equipment and operational needs. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanic who enjoys troubleshooting, working independently, traveling to different locations, and taking ownership of equipment reliability.

• Schedule may vary based on operational and customer needs
• Regular regional travel required
• Nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required

$28.00 – $32.00 per hour based on experience

• Perform scheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance on locomotives, including Gen‑Set, SW, and GP models
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and determine appropriate repair solutions
• Travel throughout the region to perform locomotive maintenance and repairs
• Communicate with customers regarding equipment status, upcoming repairs, and maintenance priorities
• Perform equipment inspections and identify mechanical, electrical, and safety concerns
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance checklists, invoices, shipping documents, expense reports, and other required records
• Safely handle and dispose of oil, diesel fuel, filters, and other maintenance materials
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, cutting torches, welding equipment, and other maintenance equipment
• Conduct periodic equipment safety assessments
• Recommend corrective actions when equipment or safety concerns are identified
• Follow company and customer safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Strong mechanical experience and hands‑on troubleshooting ability
• Locomotive, diesel, heavy equipment, industrial, or similar mechanical experience preferred
• Electrical troubleshooting experience is a plus
• Associate degree or technical training in a mechanical field preferred; equivalent work experience will also be considered
• Valid driver’s license…