Locomotive Service Engineer
Conway, PA · On-site
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Conway, PA · On-site
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Conway, PA · On-site
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Sherman, TX · On-site
$17.50 - $23/hr
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Sherman, TX · On-site
$17.50 - $23/hr
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$17.50 - $21.25/hr
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$17.50 - $21.25/hr
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Fridley, MN · On-site
$17.25 - $21/hr
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Fridley, MN · On-site
$17.25 - $21/hr
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Latonia, KY · On-site
$20/hr
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Latonia, KY · On-site
$20/hr
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Albertville, AL · On-site
Working with the SVP Corporate Services, the VP of HR will be responsible for executing the people strategy for Progress Rail globally by collaborating to align innovative talent solutions with ...
Albertville, AL · On-site
Working with the SVP Corporate Services, the VP of HR will be responsible for executing the people strategy for Progress Rail globally by collaborating to align innovative talent solutions with ...
La Grange, IL · On-site
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
La Grange, IL · On-site
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Boaz, AL · On-site
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Boaz, AL · On-site
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Taylor Mill, KY · On-site
Job Purpose Sources indirect materials for multiple locations throughout Progress Rail. Maintains buying responsibilities for all materials and services that do not get added onto locomotives, all ...
Taylor Mill, KY · On-site
Job Purpose Sources indirect materials for multiple locations throughout Progress Rail. Maintains buying responsibilities for all materials and services that do not get added onto locomotives, all ...
Sherman, TX · On-site
$18.25 - $25/hr
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Sherman, TX · On-site
$18.25 - $25/hr
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Albertville, AL · On-site
$15.25 - $19.75/hr
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Albertville, AL · On-site
$15.25 - $19.75/hr
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Southlake, TX · On-site
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Southlake, TX · On-site
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Muncie, IN · On-site
$24 - $29.50/hr
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Muncie, IN · On-site
$24 - $29.50/hr
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Altoona, PA · On-site
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Altoona, PA · On-site
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Albertville, AL · On-site
$88K - $160K/yr
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Albertville, AL · On-site
$88K - $160K/yr
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Arab, AL · On-site
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Arab, AL · On-site
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Muncie, IN · On-site
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Muncie, IN · On-site
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Enola, PA · On-site
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Enola, PA · On-site
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Muncie, IN · On-site
$77K - $139K/yr
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
Muncie, IN · On-site
$77K - $139K/yr
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a ...
$50K - $81.8K
2% of jobs
$81.8K - $113.6K
3% of jobs
$113.6K - $145.5K
4% of jobs
$145.5K - $177.3K
2% of jobs
$177.3K - $209.1K
10% of jobs
$209.1K - $240.9K
2% of jobs
$256.8K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$240.9K - $272.7K
2% of jobs
$272.7K - $304.5K
20% of jobs
The median wage is $313K / yr.
$304.5K - $336.4K
16% of jobs
$358.1K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$336.4K - $368.2K
20% of jobs
$368.2K - $400K
19% of jobs
$50K
$345K
$400K
| Aspect | Progress Rail Services | Railroad Mechanical Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Typically requires diesel mechanic or heavy equipment certifications | Requires diesel mechanic or similar technical certifications |
| Work Environment | Industrial facilities, repair shops, on-site at rail yards | Rail yards, maintenance shops, on-site at rail companies |
| Industry Usage | Manufacturing, repair, and maintenance of rail equipment | Maintenance and repair of locomotives and railcars |
| Job Focus | Repair, maintenance, and servicing of rail equipment | Diagnosing and fixing mechanical issues on trains and railcars |
Progress Rail Services and Railroad Mechanical Technicians both focus on maintaining and repairing rail equipment, often requiring similar technical certifications. Progress Rail Services generally operates within manufacturing and repair facilities, while Railroad Mechanical Technicians work directly in rail yards and on-site locations. Both roles are essential in the rail industry for ensuring safe and efficient train operations.

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 25 days ago
7.1
Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
282nd of 421 rated machine equipment manufacturers
Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company's products are in operation across more than 100 countries-powering progress and connecting communities.
In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail-they are making history every day. Education / Training: Required: - Associates degree or equivalent experience. Preferred: - BSME or BSEE Degree. Job Title: Locomotive Service Engineer City: Conway Key Job Elements: - Represent Progress Rail Locomotive Inc. regarding product service difficulties, causes and corrections; - Provide technical advice to customers regarding proper facilities, tooling, maintenance practices, and operation of product to maximize reliability and performance; - Assist customers with investigating and correcting product difficulties; - Monitor equipment performance providing sales/service management with regular reports and recommendations for technical problem solutions; - Maintain safe practices and good housekeeping; - Train and develop new employees (hourly and salaried); - Maintain records on work and modifications performed, and analyze data and report results; - Ensure all governmental agency inspection requirements and/or procedures are accounted for and documented; - Frequent contact with customers; - Effective contact with others; - Promote good group relations; - Research/coordinate special tool and material requirements; - Assist in the investigation and documentation of product warranty issues; - Effectively update daily shop reports as required; - Assist in the identification, investigation, and resolution of product reliability and performance issues; - Prepare task procedure documentation/instructions to effectively communicate requirements to the shop workforce; - Identify and report warranty and charge back items; - Perform all responsibilities in accordance with, "Our Values in Action, Caterpillar's Code of Conduct." Qualifications and Experience: Required: - Medium level of oral and written communications skills; - Medium level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with customers and workforce; - Medium level of analytical ability where problems are complex; - Medium level of mechanical and electrical aptitude; - Knowledge of fundamental inspection and reliability procedures and processes; - Ability to read Engineering drawings; - Knowledge of shop practices and basic machinery; - Willingness to relocate; - Ability to work as a part of a multi shift seven (7) day a week operation. Essential and Physical Activities Functions: - Strength - Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs.; - Motion - Walking frequent.
Sustained bending, crouching, stopping, kneeing, squatting and overhead reaching and climbing ladders; - Vision/Hearing Requirements - Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and hear audible alarms. Ability to identify colors; - Work Environment - Works on varied surfaces, concrete floors, gravel, locomotive floors. Works at varied heights from floor level to tops of locomotives.
Work in confined spaces. Non-temperature control environment, all weather conditions with high noise and high dust levels; - Emotional Demands - Due to the working environment, noise, dust, personal protective equipment, employee must be comfortable working alone; - Safety - Safety Sensitive positions because it works in and around active tracks, rail cars, locomotives, and other moving equipment. Employee must abide by all safety protocols, health/medical screenings and utilize all required PPE.
Included but not limited to metatarsal boots, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, hearing protection, etc. This position is eligible for relocation benefits. EEO: Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Benefits: Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.** + Competitive Salary + 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting) + Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance + Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money + Flexible Spending Accounts + Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Time-Off (PTO) + Employee Assistance Plan + Education Assistance Program + Employee Recognition Programs + Site specific Production and Incentive Plans + Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans + Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs *Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits. **Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. Job Category: Marketing, Sales and Service State:: Pennsylvania
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Our team works hard to create lifelong customer relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence. We care about fostering the sustainable movement of goods and people for generations to come, and we know our customers care, too. Our strategic footprint ensures responsive, quality customer support all day, every day. We are one of the largest integrated diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signaling, rail welding and Kershaw® Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations. Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions.
Consumer goods and commercial equipment rental services
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Albertville, AL, US
1983