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Locomotive Mechanical Training

Locomotive Mechanic

Do you like fixing things?

The career: Locomotive Mechanic

Locomotive Mechanics inspect, troubleshoot and repair various mechanical systems on locomotives, applying knowledge and experience in mechanical skills and Federal Railroad Administration standards.

What else do I need to know about being a locomotive mechanic?

Locomotive mechanics are responsible for...

  • Inspecting locomotives offered for service
  • Servicing locomotives
  • Locomotive mechanical and air brake systems tests
  • Scheduled maintenance of locomotive mechanical systems
  • Locomotive mechanical and air brake systems troubleshooting
  • Locomotive mechanical systems and components repair
  • Locomotives and component replacement overhaul

As part of their job, locomotive mechanics...

  • Perform mechanical work
  • Operate power tools and machinery
  • Inspect for federal regulatory compliance
  • Test and troubleshoot various locomotive systems

What will I learn at NARS?

You take four courses in our classrooms, laboratories and field locations during the four-week program on the campus of Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS, a suburb of Kansas City.

Locomotive mechanic students train in workshops, including a locomotive mechanical lab. The lab is fully-equipped to provide hands-on experience with electrical components.

What are the results at the end of the program?

Successful completion of the Locomotive Mechanical Training Program qualifies you for entry-level locomotive mechanic positions with most railroads. You will receive a certificate of completion and you will also have 12 hours of college credit, giving you a great start on an Applied Associate of Science (AAS) degree. You will also be a top candidate for employment in the railroad industry.

Locomotive Mechanical Certification- 4 Week Program - 12 Credit Hours

Residence

2012 Cost

 

KS- JC

$4,096

 

KS

$4,336

 

Non Res

$5,824

 

 

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FastTRack class 2012 Schedule

  • Conductor
    January 23 – March 2
    February 13 – March 23
    February 27 – April 6
    March 12 – April 20
    April 2 – May 11
    April 16 – May 25
    May 21 – June 29
    June 4 – July 13
    July 9 – August 17
    July 23 – August 31
    August 20 – September 28
    September 10 – October 19
    October 1 – November 9

  • Welder

    TBD

  • Freight Car Repair
    April 9 – May 11
    October 8 – November 9

  • Locomotive Electrician
    June 4 – June 29

  • Locomotive Mechanical
    June 4 – June 29
    September 17 – October 12

  • Signal Systems
    January 9 – February 17
    July 16 – August 24


Is this the right career for me?

  • I enjoy working on mechanical components.
  • I like power tools.

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