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GATX · 14 hours ago

Locomotive Lead Mechanic

positionAurora, NC, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$79K/yr - $92K/yr

GATX Corporation is an industry leader with over 125 years of success, dedicated to providing a dynamic and collaborative environment for its employees. The Locomotive Lead Mechanic will oversee advanced mechanical and electrical repairs on locomotives, mentor technicians, and ensure compliance with regulatory and customer standards.

Financial ServicesIndustrialTransportationVenture Capital
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Assist the Sr. Manager with scheduling, prioritizing service requests, and managing MRU operations
Act as interim manager when needed; ensure work orders and field reports are accurate and timely
Oversee material shipment to domestic and international sites; develop metrics to reduce downtime
Lead and perform advanced mechanical and electrical repairs on locomotives (EMD engines, brake systems, compressors, turbos, etc.)
Supervise crews and conduct inspections to meet regulatory and customer standards
Safely operate repair tools and read blueprints and schematics
Mentor technicians; foster a respectful, inclusive culture
Support SQDC practices for continuous improvement and root-cause problem-solving
Maintain certifications and ensure regulatory and customer site requirements are met
Build strong internal and external relationships to align MRU operations with business goals
Assist with vehicle and facility upkeep, inventory, and general maintenance as needed

Qualification

Locomotive repairsSupervisory experienceFRA regulationsElectrical repairsMechanical repairsCertifications TWICCertifications MSHACertifications ISNETCommunicationLeadership skills

Required

Strong hands-on experience with locomotive repairs
Supervisory background in technical or industrial settings
Knowledge of FRA, DOT regulations, and safety protocols
Excellent communication and leadership skills

Preferred

Certifications (TWIC, MSHA, ISNET) preferred or attainable

Benefits

This role may be eligible to participate in the Company’s short-term incentive plan.

Company

GATX

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GATX is an equipment finance company based in Chicago, Illinois.
dateFounded in 1898
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.gatx.com

H1B Sponsorship

GATX has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (1)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$400M
2025-10-23Post Ipo Debt· $400M
1987-11-05IPO

Leadership Team

M
Max Epstein
Founder

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