Regional Locomotive Mechanic

Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since our founding in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation.

About the role

Travel between sites in Ohio and Delaware to inspect, maintain, and repair locomotives. Perform routine inspections such as 92-day and 184-day checks, troubleshoot and repair diesel engines, electrical systems, and air brake systems. Complete daily servicing and respond to breakdowns to keep operations running. Perform testing on brakes, batteries, and electrical systems, track oil samples to help find engine problems early, and read and use schematics, manuals, and parts catalogs to diagnose issues. Order parts and manage inventory needed for scheduled and unscheduled repairs, work with site teams to plan maintenance and reduce downtime, use welding and cutting tools when needed for repairs, record inspections, repairs, and work orders in company systems, and support safe work practices while following all railroad safety rules.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years experience maintaining and repairing locomotives (EMD experience preferred)
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read technical manuals and electrical schematics
• Able to work independently and make sound decisions in the field
• Basic computer skills and ability to use maintenance tracking systems
• Strong focus on safety and following procedures
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Valid driver’s license required
• Willing and able to travel regularly between job sites (30-40% as needed)
• Ability to meet various pre-employment requirements which may include but not limited to:
  • Criminal background check
  • Drug and alcohol screening
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review
  • Fitness-for-duty assessment to ensure safe performance of essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to receive and maintain site access credentials or badges per site requirements

Physical requirements

• Stand, walk, and work for long periods of time
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Climb ladders and work on uneven or elevated surfaces
• Work safely around heavy equipment and in industrial environments

Pay

$28.00-$38.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time (Average: 45 hours per week); schedule may vary based on operational needs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Uniform Services Time Off (USTO)
• Uniform Services Differential Pay
• Monthly cell phone stipend + mileage/travel reimbursement

Team members may be eligible for a benefits package that is dependent on hours worked and position classification. Benefits are subject to change.

Locations: Lima, OH / Toledo, OH