Mechanical Lead

Job overview

The Mechanical Lead role is onsite in Denver, CO. Compensation is $36.05 per hour. The role supports the Operations and Mechanical team in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient equipment and facilities for rail journeys through Western Canada and the American Southwest.

What you'll do

• Promote safe work practices and comply with railway and company requirements
• support equipment readiness and safe train movements
• handle materials and maintain operational records
• inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, service, and repair railcars, locomotives, facilities, and related equipment
• perform preventive maintenance
• respond to service failures
• coordinate repairs with contractors and internal partners
• and provide on-the-job coaching and technical support. The role requires frequent weekly travel and may involve extended 10–12-hour shifts in a 24/7 operation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mechanical lead

denver co

rail operations

mechanical maintenance

railcar maintenance

locomotive maintenance

safety-sensitive

frequent weekly travel

10–12-hour shifts

$36.05/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• For team members regularly working 30 hours per week: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Railroad Retirement Act benefits
• short- and long-term disability
• accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• business travel insurance
• vacation, sick time, and company holiday pay
• employee-contribution 401(k)
• rail ticket and package discounts
• complimentary rail passes beginning the second season
• seasonal wage increases
• and growth opportunities.

Why this role

The posting identifies the position as safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment testing. Experience with fabrication, welding, millwork, locomotive or railcar maintenance, railroad operations, or 480VAC three-phase electrical systems is considered an asset.

About the employer

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: School and Employee Bus Transportation. Sector: 48.