Locomotive Tech 2

The Locomotive Technician 2 performs scheduled and on demand maintenance, repair and inspection of GATX-owned locomotives. Ensures that all necessary invoicing, inspection, and 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 2 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 3.

1. Locomotive Service and Repairs: Performs scheduled and on demand maintenance, repair and inspection of GATX-owned locomotives as required to meet regulatory, quality and customer production needs. To include, but not limited to, the following:

• Performs both mechanical and electrical running repairs and scheduled maintenance, including:
• repairing air compressors;
• repairing control pockets
• machining wheels; and
• performing non-structural welds.
• Understands and follows company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures; wears prescribed personal protective equipment; operates GATX vehicles safely and responsibly; takes appropriate action when conditions threaten safety of self or coworkers; ensures equipment and work area are in safe operating condition before starting work.
• Conducts locomotive inspections to insure each unit complies with regulatory, industry and customer-specific requirements, and to detect evidence of wear or needed fuel, oil and other consumables.
• Reads and interprets blueprints; schematics; GATX policies, procedures, and engineering instructions; and FRA and DOT regulations.
• Safely and effectively operates the following; acetylene torches, non-power tools (pliers, wrenches, hammers), power tools (drills, power saws, grinders); electric and gas welding equipment.
• Communicates, verbally and in writing, technical information, job procedure recommendations, and other work-related information.

2. Customer Support: Meets the expectations and requirements of all customers. Ensures that customers are satisfied with the work.

3. Clerical: Ensures that all necessary invoicing, inspection, and work order information is complete in order to facilitate correct and timely customer billing. Monitors and audits completed repair work orders, systems and forms.  

4. Other: Maintains all certifications, including TWIC cards, and site-specific safety training requirements at various locations. 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 3.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience Required (including certifications):

• 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.
• Minimum of 2 years of locomotive repair experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Background in EMD locomotive repair required.
• Possess strong locomotive mechanical and electrical systems knowledge, including the ability to:
• repair air compressors;
• repair control pockets;
• machine wheels; and
• perform non-structural welds.
• Ability to perform non-structural welds required, ability to perform structural welds and visually inspect welds preferred.
• Possess ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, along with problem-solving abilities to make sound decisions required.
• Possess a strong understanding of FRA rules and regulations, GATX Rail Policies, and Safety and Quality procedures required.
• Demonstrated skill with inventory and supply management required.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, required.
• Ability and willingness to meet all customer suitability requirements required.
• Sensitivity to customer demands and be flexible in work hours, including weekends, required.

Key Competencies

• Supportive of a respectful and inclusive work environment.
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills
• Results Driven and Self Starter
• Ability to problem-solve and use sound judgment required.
• Detail Oriented
• Planning and Organizational Skills
• Customer Service Skills and Focus
• Team Player  
• Decision-making Ability

Other (i.e., physical requirements, travel, etc. that is not covered above):

• Must be able to travel within 150 to 400 miles of the work location, as necessary.
• Must be able to work on call hours.
• Must be able to work Monday – Friday
• Occasional overnight stays away from home
• Must be able to lift up to 90 pounds.
• Must be able to stoop, climb ladders and safely perform work tasks.
• Must work in all types of weather conditions.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.