Railcar Mover Resident Field Technician / Mechanic
Job Duties
- Perform repair and preventive maintenance on railcar moving equipment and evaluate for other preventative maintenance items to address with the customer.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot problems, give recommendations for repairs and make all critical repairs and adjustments.
- Test and verify correct operation of all repairs and adjustments.
- Sometimes troubleshoot on equipment.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers on their repairs.
- Develop and maintain long-lasting working relationships with customers.
- Must be willing to work overtime as required by fluctuating workloads and available for after-hours calls as needed.
- Travel is required for training and/or to assist at other locations.
Physical & Working Requirements
- Safely and repeatedly lift components weighing up to 115 pounds without assistance.
- Safely lift, carry, and lower components weighing up to 65 pounds without assistance.
- Frequent pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy materials.
- Climb on and off equipment and work at varying heights.
- Stand, bend, and work in physically demanding positions for extended periods.
- Safely operate tools and equipment.
About the Role
Foley Equipment is the authorized Caterpillar & Shuttlewagon dealer in Kansas, Colorado, and northwest Missouri. As a Railcar Mover Resident Field Technician, you’ll be the go-to expert for our customers, providing on-site troubleshooting, service, and repair of railcar movers directly at their work locations. This position operates as a Field Technician based in eastern or southeastern Colorado, allowing you to support customers throughout the region.
Employment Type
Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Location
Eastern Colorado
How to Apply
To apply, please visit Foley’s career website at https://jobs.foleyeq.com/careers. Application Deadline: August 21, 2026
Benefits
- Service Truck Tool Reimbursement
- Work Boot Reimbursement
- Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement
- Uniforms and Cleaning Services
- Paid Annual Training
- Long-term Incentive Program
- 401(k) with Matching
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Dependent Care Account
- HSA / FSA Options
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Life / AD&D / Short-Term Disability / Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Laptop for Troubleshooting and Ordering Parts
- Company Cell Phone
Clearly Defined Path of Progression for Technical Advancement
There is a clearly defined path of progression for technical advancement within this role.
Qualifications
- Basic mechanical knowledge including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics.
- General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments.
- Ability to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, technical bulletins and other related publications.
- Experience working within the diesel mechanics industry.
- Railcar mover maintenance and repair experience (Shuttlewagon preferred).
- Understand crane hoist and rigging equipment (preferred).
- Stable work history.
- Valid Class A CDL.
Requirements
- Basic mechanical knowledge including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics.
- General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments.
- Ability to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, technical bulletins and other related publications.
- Experience working within the diesel mechanics industry.
- Railcar mover maintenance and repair experience (Shuttlewagon preferred).
- Understand crane hoist and rigging equipment (preferred).
- Stable work history.
- Valid Class A CDL.
About Foley Equipment
Foley Industries - Foley Equipment, Foley Power Solutions, Foley Rental and SITECH Central – enters its ninth decade of empowering progress for customers in Kansas and Western Missouri. Foley’s 1,000+ employees strive every day to safely deliver excellence in service, parts, rental and sales across a broad line of Caterpillar and allied construction equipment, power generation, as well as SITECH construction technology solutions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Foley Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Race/Gender/Veteran/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).