Mechanic Diesel Engine (Diesel Locomotives)

Location: Lafayette, Louisiana, United States; onsite at the designated work location

Salary: $38.97–$46.39 per hour; annual pay of $81,052–$96,491 with 3–5 years of seniority

Company

hirify.global is a major freight railroad transporting goods across 28 western U.S. states and three Canadian provinces.

What you will do

• Inspect, repair, and maintain diesel locomotive engines and mechanical components.
• Repair running gear, including wheels, springs, hangers, brake rigging, and traction motors.
• Test and restore brake systems, couplers, draft systems, air compressors, safety valves, fuel systems, radiators, and related equipment.
• Install, disassemble, assemble, repair, and replace locomotive diesel engine components.
• Perform scheduled and preventive maintenance on tools, equipment, locomotive components, air equipment, and trucks.
• Diagnose diesel engine and mechanical malfunctions while following safety procedures in a safety-sensitive environment.

Requirements

• Ability to report for duty at the designated Lafayette work location.
• Ability to work without BNSF sponsorship or assistance for employment authorization.
• At least 18 years old by the anticipated start date.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week across nights, different shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime in a 24/7 mechanical shop.
• Ability to communicate in English, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, use hand tools, climb ladders, and work at various heights.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and ability to work safely around noise, fumes, heavy machinery, uneven surfaces, and extreme weather.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-paid on-the-job training.
• Safety-focused, inclusive work environment with required personal protective equipment and safety procedures.
• Health, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, wellness, life insurance, and other care options.
• Railroad Retirement program and 401(k) plan.
• Parental, pediatric, adoption, surrogacy, travel, and gym-related benefits, subject to the union agreement.
• Union membership with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is required, with dues under the union agreement.

Hiring process

• Pre-employment background verification, medical review, and drug screening are required.
• New hires have a 60-calendar-day probationary period; apprentices have a 122-workday probationary period.