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Diesel Mechanic

Advantage xPO
$22.00-$22.00
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Aug 19, 2025


Wabtec is a company that manufactures products for freight cars, locomotives, and passenger transit vehicles. They also build new locomotives that can reach up to 6,000 horsepower. The company's headquarters are located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
General Comments
1+ years of experience as a diesel mechanic or recent graduate from trade school program

Ability to troubleshoot diesel engines with diagnostic tools (provided by Wabtec) such as hydraulic pressure gauges, electrical testers, diese diagnostic software

high school diploma

basic understanding of electrical schematics and blueprints

must wear PPE

Plusses:

trade school certification

pneumatic system knowledge

experience working on heavy duty mining equipment

Day to Day:

Morning Briefing & Work Orders

Review daily assignments and service tickets.

Coordinate with supervisors or engineers on custom builds or repairs.

Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

Use diagnostic tools to assess diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical components.

Identify issues with tractive effort systems, braking, or ShuttleLaunch technology (used in their Commander NXT models 1).

Mechanical Repairs & Maintenance

Perform engine repairs, fluid changes, and component replacements.

Maintain and repair hydraulic lifts, couplers, and rubber tire systems used for rail traction.

Assembly & Customization

Assemble new Shuttlewagon units, including installing diesel engines, control systems, and rail gear.

Customize units for clients with specific towing capacities (up to 6,000 tons in Navigator models 1).

Testing & Quality Control

Conduct operational tests on completed units.

Road test or rail test units to ensure safety and performance standards are met.

Documentation & Reporting

Log repairs, parts used, and time spent on each task.

Communicate with parts departments and update service records.

Safety & Compliance

Follow OSHA and company-specific safety protocols.

Handle hazardous materials (fluids, batteries) according to regulations.

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