Fleet Locomotive Diesel Mechanic at Cathcart Rail in Parkersburg, WV | Kablio

Role

Description

preventative maintenance

locomotive repair

electrical diagnostics

fra inspections

engine overhaul

records management

Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement activities.
Conduct preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and ensure reliability of equipment.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on diesel-electric locomotives.
Inspect, test, and repair electrical systems, wiring, control circuits, relays, alternators, generators, traction motors, and battery systems.
Safely operate locomotive equipment when moving units within shop or yard limits.
Perform FRA-mandated inspections, testing, and documentation, including 92-day, annual, and periodic inspections.
Follow all FRA, OSHA, and company safety rules and guidelines.
Replace, rebuild, or overhaul engines, pumps, air systems, brake systems, and other locomotive components as needed.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical components such as lighting, control panels, sensors, and safety devices.
Use hand tools, pneumatic tools, power tools, and specialized locomotive repair equipment.
Utilize diagnostic equipment, electrical test meters, schematics, and mechanical drawings to identify and resolve issues.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and inspection documents.
Diagnose and repair diesel engines, fuel systems, lubrication systems, air compressors, cooling systems, and associated mechanical components.

Requirements

fra

emd

ge

diesel

electrical

high school

FRA inspection experience.
Basic computer skills for work orders, email, and documentation.
Experience with EMD or GE locomotive platforms.
2+ years of locomotive diesel mechanic experience. Industrial electrical experience strongly preferred.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work safely in industrial environments.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, FRA regulations, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Working knowledge of diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Completion of technical or vocational training in diesel technology or industrial electrical systems.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

60 Locations

Nationwide Expansion

By 2020, the company expanded its footprint across 60 locations in 22 states following the acquisition of Appalachian Railcar Services.

110+ Sites

Expanded Network

After acquiring The Andersons’ railcar repair business in mid-2022, the company boosted its network to over 110 sites across 33 states.

June 2025

Majority Ownership

Tikehau Star Infra took majority ownership, supporting further expansion of the company's coast-to-coast network.

Over 100 Facilities

Nationwide Presence

Today, the company operates nationwide with a network of over 100 facilities, short-line railroads, and services like repair and transloading.

Founded in 2015 by Thomas and Casey Cathcart, the company began with a single repair facility and grew through strategic acquisitions.
Its financial growth is backed by infrastructure investors like Star America and Nuveen, with capital from Bank of America-led financing syndicates.
Typical projects include freight and tank car repair, contract switching, transloading, cleaning, parts fabrication, track maintenance, and railcar storage.
Standout facts: its evolution from a single shop to one of the largest independent railcar service platforms in under a decade.

Culture + Values

Safety – We are dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of our team members, our environment, and the communities where we live and work.
Quality – We are committed to delivering compliant products and services that exceed customer expectations and industry regulations.
Honest Communication – We hold ourselves accountable for communicating internally and externally in a manner that is clear, timely and with integrity.
Innovation – We find solutions through creative, forward thinking.
Teamwork – We work together to leverage individual strengths to achieve our common goals.
Accountability – We hold ourselves and each other accountable to a higher standard, taking responsibility for our words, actions, and results.

Environment + Sustainability

1,000+

employees

Nearly 1,000 roles are filled across multiple locations to support efficient service operations.

100+

locations

Services are consolidated across 100+ locations to reduce transport redundancy.

Operates a nationwide railcar services network reducing emissions by optimizing rail logistics versus road transport.
Supports expansion projects (e.g. Kansas City) with capital investments that improve facility efficiency.

Inclusion & Diversity

An equal opportunity employer with policies to recruit, hire and promote based on merit regardless of gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other legally protected categories.
Committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values each other’s perspectives and contributions.
Highlights workforce diversity as a core strength, drawing on a wide spectrum of ideas.
No gender-specific statistics or targets disclosed publicly.

Articles

Repair Facilities

Field Services

Rail Services

Role

Description

preventative maintenance

locomotive repair

electrical diagnostics

fra inspections

engine overhaul

records management

Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement activities.
Conduct preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and ensure reliability of equipment.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on diesel-electric locomotives.
Inspect, test, and repair electrical systems, wiring, control circuits, relays, alternators, generators, traction motors, and battery systems.
Safely operate locomotive equipment when moving units within shop or yard limits.
Perform FRA-mandated inspections, testing, and documentation, including 92-day, annual, and periodic inspections.
Follow all FRA, OSHA, and company safety rules and guidelines.
Replace, rebuild, or overhaul engines, pumps, air systems, brake systems, and other locomotive components as needed.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical components such as lighting, control panels, sensors, and safety devices.
Use hand tools, pneumatic tools, power tools, and specialized locomotive repair equipment.
Utilize diagnostic equipment, electrical test meters, schematics, and mechanical drawings to identify and resolve issues.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and inspection documents.
Diagnose and repair diesel engines, fuel systems, lubrication systems, air compressors, cooling systems, and associated mechanical components.

Requirements

fra

emd

ge

diesel

electrical

high school

FRA inspection experience.
Basic computer skills for work orders, email, and documentation.
Experience with EMD or GE locomotive platforms.
2+ years of locomotive diesel mechanic experience. Industrial electrical experience strongly preferred.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work safely in industrial environments.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, FRA regulations, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Working knowledge of diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Completion of technical or vocational training in diesel technology or industrial electrical systems.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

60 Locations

Nationwide Expansion

By 2020, the company expanded its footprint across 60 locations in 22 states following the acquisition of Appalachian Railcar Services.

110+ Sites

Expanded Network

After acquiring The Andersons’ railcar repair business in mid-2022, the company boosted its network to over 110 sites across 33 states.

June 2025

Majority Ownership

Tikehau Star Infra took majority ownership, supporting further expansion of the company's coast-to-coast network.

Over 100 Facilities

Nationwide Presence

Today, the company operates nationwide with a network of over 100 facilities, short-line railroads, and services like repair and transloading.

Founded in 2015 by Thomas and Casey Cathcart, the company began with a single repair facility and grew through strategic acquisitions.
Its financial growth is backed by infrastructure investors like Star America and Nuveen, with capital from Bank of America-led financing syndicates.
Typical projects include freight and tank car repair, contract switching, transloading, cleaning, parts fabrication, track maintenance, and railcar storage.
Standout facts: its evolution from a single shop to one of the largest independent railcar service platforms in under a decade.

Culture + Values

Safety – We are dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of our team members, our environment, and the communities where we live and work.
Quality – We are committed to delivering compliant products and services that exceed customer expectations and industry regulations.
Honest Communication – We hold ourselves accountable for communicating internally and externally in a manner that is clear, timely and with integrity.
Innovation – We find solutions through creative, forward thinking.
Teamwork – We work together to leverage individual strengths to achieve our common goals.
Accountability – We hold ourselves and each other accountable to a higher standard, taking responsibility for our words, actions, and results.

Environment + Sustainability

1,000+

employees

Nearly 1,000 roles are filled across multiple locations to support efficient service operations.

100+

locations

Services are consolidated across 100+ locations to reduce transport redundancy.

Operates a nationwide railcar services network reducing emissions by optimizing rail logistics versus road transport.
Supports expansion projects (e.g. Kansas City) with capital investments that improve facility efficiency.

Inclusion & Diversity

An equal opportunity employer with policies to recruit, hire and promote based on merit regardless of gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other legally protected categories.
Committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values each other’s perspectives and contributions.
Highlights workforce diversity as a core strength, drawing on a wide spectrum of ideas.
No gender-specific statistics or targets disclosed publicly.

Articles

Repair Facilities

Field Services

Rail Services