Locomotive Service Technician (LST)
Company: Velocity Rail Solutions
Location: Marion
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Velocity has long-term fixed
contracts with Class I Railroads to fuel and/or service locomotives
using specialized equipment. We have dedicated trucks that operate
24/7 365 days a year. We work in all types of weather and our work
is not seasonal. Pay you can count on BENEFITS: - $772 /Weekly -
Home Daily! - Paid Weekly - 48 hour dayshift schedule: Friday,
Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 6am to 6pm with Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday off - Medical-High and Low Deductible plans with set
copays and prescription amounts - Medical, dental, and vision -
401k - give 5% get 4% match, fully vested in matching funds
immediately - Company-paid life, AD&D, and long term disability
- Short term Disability - Health Savings Account with Employer
Contributions - Healthcare flex spending account - Dependent Care
Flex Spending Account - Employee Assistance Program - Legal EASE
(Legal and Financial Assistance) - Accident Insurance, Critical
Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans - Paid holidays, Sick time,
and PTO - Annual Workboot Reimbursement - Prescription Safety
Glasses Reimbursement We offer hourly pay with built-in Overtime on
a daily basis! Paid training! Plus we offer 'Paid Holidays',
whether you are scheduled to work or not! Vacation time starts to
accrue on day one, even while you are in training. You can use it
as you accrue it, carry it over, let it build up, or cash it out!
No need to wait 1 year for vacation time to be available! We also
have a full benefits package available after 30 days of employment.
Drivers find out our benefit offerings, low deductibles, and
premiums, and we match 4% on 5% contribution on our 401K. They are
fully vested in their contributions immediately. Our benefit
offerings show how much we care about drivers and their families!
Responsibilities · Conduct Locomotive Daily Inspection · Perform
scheduled or on-demand maintenance of locomotives · Interest in
being cross-trained on all functions at the facility · Willingness
to follow procedures · Keep work area clean · Not afraid to ask
questions · Accurately fill out all necessary paperwork · Enforces
safety policies and procedures with other employees. · Ability to
perform general maintenance on equipment · Assist with handyman
duties within the facility including general maintenance · Interact
with other team members, customers, railroad crews, and visitors. ·
Understands customer’s needs. Qualifications - Previous experience
working for a Shortline or Class I Railroad is a plus. - Knowledge
of FRA Regulations and Locomotive Defects a plus. - Capable of
learning how to operate and maintain shop machinery, tools,
vehicles, and equipment. - Must be able to pass Railroad required
background check - Must be able to work independently and with
minimal supervision - Must be reliable and dependable Physical
Requirements · Able to consistently bend, stoop, kneel and climb on
and off elevated surfaces · May have to walk long distances on
paved or unmaintained or uneven surfaces · Able to climb in and out
of a truck cab multiple times per shift, and climb a ladder or
steps 10 or more times per day · Able to drive and work outside in
adverse weather conditions · Willing to work with liquid
non-hazardous & dry bulk materials · Ability to lift and carry up
to 50lbs frequently
Keywords: Velocity Rail Solutions, Jackson , Locomotive Service Technician (LST), Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Marion, Tennessee
