Locomotive Truck Overhaul Specialist

Be the expert behind reliable rail

For more than 160 years, Siemens Mobility has helped build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps America moving. Our teams combine modern maintenance practices, data-driven insights, and precision workmanship to keep rolling stock dependable and available for the people who rely on it.

Day in the life

At 6:00 AM in our Lexington, NC locomotive truck overhaul shop, you’ll join a small, focused crew serving our TSSSA customers. Reporting to the CS Production Manager, you’ll rotate between precision teardown, inspection, rebuild, and final checks—owning quality at every step until each locomotive truck is ready to return to service. Your shift runs Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM.

What you’ll do

• Perform complete overhaul maintenance on Siemens locomotive trucks aligned to the production plan.
• Remove, inspect, and fit components using Siemens work instructions and quality standards.
• Re-profile train wheelsets on a state-of-the-art wheel lathe when required.
• Pre-clean parts with a pressure washer to enable effective inspection.
• Move trucks and heavy components safely with overhead cranes and approved lifting devices.
• Collaborate with the warehouse to pick spares and materials from stores.
• Maintain shop housekeeping and support other tasks as directed by Management, Supervisors, and Lead Technicians.

What you bring

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in a predominantly mechanical environment.
• Accurate documentation of work performed and parts used.
• Knowledge of tool control; skilled use of torque wrenches, measuring devices, and appropriate PPE.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and publications.
• Capability to produce clear, detailed technical reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Bonus: railroad or overhaul background; overhead crane and/or forklift experience.

Physical demands

We prioritize wellbeing and safe work practices across all environments.

• Comfort working at times in a non-climate-controlled shop.
• Regular standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs; balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; and frequent use of hands for tools and components.
• Frequent verbal communication; occasional tasks may require detecting odors.
• Lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds.
• Vision needs include close and distance focus, color differentiation, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Why you’ll love working here

• PTO and holiday pay starting Day 1.
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Health, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, and Commuter Benefits beginning Day 1—supporting balance and wellbeing.
• Work on impactful, innovative projects in a fast-evolving, pioneering environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Get rewarded for your ideas—Tuition Reimbursement, Mentor Programs, and extensive online learning.
• Employee discounts and perks, in addition to our 401(k) match and generous PTO.

Compensation and benefits

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. The base salary range for this position in Lexington, NC is $46,002 - $62,016. The actual salary/wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

Legal

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Core proficiencies

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Maintenance and repair
• Equipment repair and maintenance