Locomotive Mechanic - Linden, NJ
$30 - $40/hr
M-F, weekends as needed Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour based on experience Job Summary The ... Railroad Apprenticeship, if required Education High School or GED equivalent
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$30 - $40/hr
M-F, weekends as needed Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour based on experience Job Summary The ... Railroad Apprenticeship, if required Education High School or GED equivalent
New
$30 - $40/hr
M-F, weekends as needed Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour based on experience Job Summary The ... Railroad Apprenticeship, if required Education High School or GED equivalent
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Green Bay, WI · On-site
$30.92/hr
... Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks. Signals & Communications Apprentice At CN, we ... Must be available for shift work, including weekends and nights * Work is performed outdoors ...
Green Bay, WI · On-site
$30.92/hr
... Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks. Signals & Communications Apprentice At CN, we ... Must be available for shift work, including weekends and nights * Work is performed outdoors ...
Job Summary The Car Mechanic Apprentice is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and ... Working Conditions * Irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional ...
Job Summary The Car Mechanic Apprentice is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and ... Working Conditions * Irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional ...
Job Summary The Car Mechanic Apprentice is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and ... Working Conditions * Irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional ...
Job Summary The Car Mechanic Apprentice is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and ... Working Conditions * Irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional ...
Fond Du Lac, WI · On-site
$42.49/hr
Job Summary The Car Mechanic Apprentice is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and ... Working Conditions * Irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional ...
Fond Du Lac, WI · On-site
$42.49/hr
Job Summary The Car Mechanic Apprentice is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and ... Working Conditions * Irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional ...
Job Summary The Car Mechanic Apprentice is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and ... Working Conditions * Irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional ...
Job Summary The Car Mechanic Apprentice is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and ... Working Conditions * Irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional ...
Job Summary The Car Mechanic Apprentice is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and ... Working Conditions * Irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional ...
Job Summary The Car Mechanic Apprentice is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and ... Working Conditions * Irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional ...
... the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time ... Must be available for shift work, including weekends and nights * Work is performed outdoors ...
... the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time ... Must be available for shift work, including weekends and nights * Work is performed outdoors ...
Job Summary The Car Mechanic Apprentice is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and ... Working Conditions * Irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional ...
Job Summary The Car Mechanic Apprentice is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and ... Working Conditions * Irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional ...
... the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time ... Must be available for shift work, including weekends and nights * Work is performed outdoors ...
... the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time ... Must be available for shift work, including weekends and nights * Work is performed outdoors ...
Carbondale, IL · On-site
$23 - $25/hr
Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call is required * Flexible schedule to ... Trade school or formal railroad locomotive or diesel mechanical maintenance training required.
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Carbondale, IL · On-site
$23 - $25/hr
Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call is required * Flexible schedule to ... Trade school or formal railroad locomotive or diesel mechanical maintenance training required.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call is required * Flexible schedule to ... Trade school or formal railroad locomotive or diesel mechanical maintenance training required.
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Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call is required * Flexible schedule to ... Trade school or formal railroad locomotive or diesel mechanical maintenance training required.
Des Moines, IA · On-site
... the railroad track. This role identifies safety hazards and helps perform basic maintenance to ... Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
... the railroad track. This role identifies safety hazards and helps perform basic maintenance to ... Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm ...
... the railroad track. This role identifies safety hazards and helps perform basic maintenance to ... Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm ...
... the railroad track. This role identifies safety hazards and helps perform basic maintenance to ... Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm ...
Successful completion of Hot Box and Signal Apprentice Training Program through Signal Training ... Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime ...
Successful completion of Hot Box and Signal Apprentice Training Program through Signal Training ... Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime ...
Successful completion of Hot Box and Signal Apprentice Training Program through Signal Training ... Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime ...
Successful completion of Hot Box and Signal Apprentice Training Program through Signal Training ... Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime ...
Successful completion of Hot Box and Signal Apprentice Training Program through Signal Training ... Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime ...
Successful completion of Hot Box and Signal Apprentice Training Program through Signal Training ... Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime ...
Successful completion of Hot Box and Signal Apprentice Training Program through Signal Training ... Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime ...
Successful completion of Hot Box and Signal Apprentice Training Program through Signal Training ... Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime ...
Successful completion of Hot Box and Signal Apprentice Training Program through Signal Training ... Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime ...
Successful completion of Hot Box and Signal Apprentice Training Program through Signal Training ... Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime ...
Successful completion of Hot Box and Signal Apprentice Training Program through Signal Training ... Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime ...
Successful completion of Hot Box and Signal Apprentice Training Program through Signal Training ... Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime ...
| Aspect | Weekend Railroad Apprenticeship | Weekend Railroad Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; some programs may require basic safety training | Minimal credentials; on-the-job training provided |
| Work Environment | Rail yards, tracks, and maintenance areas during weekends | Assisting with tasks like loading, cleaning, and basic maintenance on weekends |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Railroad companies offering structured training programs | Railroad companies hiring helpers for support roles |
The Weekend Railroad Apprenticeship provides structured training and skill development for those seeking a career in railroads, while the Weekend Railroad Helper role offers entry-level support tasks. Both roles are part-time, weekend positions within the railroad industry, but apprenticeships focus on skill-building and certification, whereas helpers assist with basic tasks.

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Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
252nd of 359 rated logistics
Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco.
Here's what you can expect from Watco:
• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities
Schedule: M-F, weekends as needed
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour based on experience
The Locomotive Mechanic inspects, repairs, and maintains locomotives consistent with company policies and FRA regulations, and perform mechanical related maintenance as required.
• Provide a level of customer service consistent with company expectations
• Obtain working knowledge and proper use of gauges and testing equipment
• Complete written documents for any necessary FRA reports pertaining to mechanist job duties
• Able to become qualified service engineer certificate related to FRA inspections and regulations
• Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Observe mechanical devices in operation to identify issues
• Dismantle devices using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools to remove, repair or replace defective parts
• Record hour meter readings for inspections and preventative maintenance repair
• Check locomotives for air-fuel, oil, water, exhaust leaks, etc. clean as needed
• Inspect safety equipment, securing bolts and pins as required
• Clean and lube screens, strainers and traps
• Check locomotives for defects, damage, leaks, etc, in accordance with company standards
• Perform main bearing checks and air brake tests according to specifications
• Perform emergency repairs and re-railing of railroad rolling stock
• Inspect wheels according to wheel inspection report
• Basic knowledge of welders, torches, hammers, jacks, pneumatic, hand tools, forklifts and cranes
• Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications required for this position, such as troubleshooting and repair of motors, generators, and transformers
• Must possess valid driver’s license and be insurable by company insurance provider
• Have or be able to obtain a TWIC Card
• Have the ability to become a qualified Service Engineer according to FRA regulations
• Able to complete a three-year Railroad Apprenticeship, if required