Passenger Rail Mechanic Apprentice

Moran Environmental RecoveryMoran Environmental RecoveryGoleta, California, United States
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Posted

9/21/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$25 - $27/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The apprentice performs routine mechanical maintenance, inspections, and repairs on passenger rail cars and locomotives under the supervision of a mechanic. They are responsible for troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems while ensuring strict compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements overview

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and formal training in railroad locomotive or diesel mechanical maintenance. A valid driver's license and the ability to work overnight, weekends, and holidays are required.

Key skills

Mechanical maintenanceAir brake inspectionLocomotive inspectionTroubleshootingElectrical systems repairBattery maintenanceRegulatory complianceTechnical documentationHeavy equipment repairSafety protocolsPreventive maintenance

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Education requirements

high schoolprofessional certificate

About Moran Environmental Recovery

Industry

Environmental Services

Employees

208

Type

Privately Held

Size

501-1,000 employees

MER provides specialized services to clients within the specific Energy & Industrial, Marine, Railroad and Government sectors throughout the United States. The Company is a nationally recognized Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO), and our Preparedness and Response team works directly with Federal, State, Local and Private Spill Managers to pre-plan for and if necessary, respond to significant environmental events. Together, the MER Family of Companies is a collection of unique businesses, each with its own expertise and reputation, all integrated together to deliver our culture of safety. The Company provides these services from over 40 locations located throughout North America, utilizing specialized equipment and highly trained personnel. MER believes that by aligning our resources to these specific industries, we can outperform anyone, due to our combination of capabilities and culture.

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Job categories

TransportationTradesEngineeringManufacturing

Description

  ***THIS IS AN OVERNIGHT POSITION*** COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Drummac, Inc. is an integrated railroad services company that specializes in providing mechanical and janitorial services to the transportation industry. With operations located across the United States, the services we perform range in scope from routine mechanical maintenance, inspections, repairs, audits, cleaning, and specialty railroad services to providing equipment and supplies for the transportation industry with a niche in passenger rail. We provide these services using in-house resources, which enables us to provide best-in-class quality control. JOB SUMMARY: A Mechanical Apprentice, known at Drummac as Qualified Person (QP) must be able to work in compliance while maintaining and repairing passenger rail cars and locomotives while working under the supervision of our Passenger Rail Mechanic. They must adhere to and maintain strict compliance with corporate/office policies and procedures, established health and safety protocols, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: * Performs air brake inspection of passenger cars, private cars and have knowledge of air brake systems * Performs locomotive daily inspection; able to troubleshoot and handle repair/replacement of parts * Troubleshoots passenger cars including but not limited to toilet systems, air conditioning systems, doors, panels, lights, electrical systems and brake systems along with making any necessary repairs * Ability to fill out regulatory, client and Company-required paperwork * Performs necessary electrical tests, removes, disassembles, replaces, repairs, modifies, rebuilds, assembles, adjusts, and maintains batteries and all electrical equipment or components on locomotives * Communicates written and/or verbal findings of inspections to Supervisor * Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call is required * Flexible schedule to accommodate dynamic train schedules * Ability to work outdoors in inclement work conditions is required * Wears and uses required protective equipment while working * Takes responsibility for own safety while on the job * Performs other related duties as required or assigned QUALIFICATIONS: * Requires High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing and reasoning skills * Valid driver's license is required. * Trade school or formal railroad locomotive or diesel mechanical maintenance training required. * Knowledge of locomotive mechanical or locomotive electrical or industrial heavy equipment mechanical experience is required. * Successful completion of a pre-employment screening process. Hourly rate range for Passenger Rail Mechanic Apprentice candidates in Goleta, California: $25-$27. Actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on multiple factors which include relevant skills and experience. In addition to hourly wage, full-time employees will be offered the following benefits:  * Medical * Dental * Vision * Life Insurance * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Long-Term Disability coverage * Short-Term Disability coverage * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * 401(k) with employer matching * Newly hired employees will accrue PTO at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 worked Drummac is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a drug free work environment to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Drummac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

  • Mechanical maintenance
  • Air brake inspection
  • Locomotive inspection
  • Troubleshooting
  • Electrical systems repair
  • Battery maintenance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Technical documentation
  • Heavy equipment repair
  • Safety protocols
  • Preventive maintenance

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Short-Term Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Paid Time Off

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