Locomotive Mechanic

Principle Responsibilities:

• Performs periodic locomotive inspections in accordance with FRA requirements
• Performs periodic and annual inspections and tests on equipment
• Understands and follows FRA regulations pertaining to inspections
• Properly inspect and/or changes oil, fuel, and lubricants
• Inspects parts using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Wipes down and cleans unit/windows
• Properly greases couplings, fittings, traction motor gears.
• Troubleshoots and repairs locomotive and diesel engine components
• Uses effective and efficient troubleshooting methodology
• Dismantles and reassembles devices properly to remove and replace defective parts
• Properly inspects and/or replaces wheels or trucks, traction motors, springs, couplers, draft gear assembly, gear cases and cylinder assemblies; heating equipment
• Diagnoses malfunctions in diesel engines, air equipment, trucks or other components in order to determine the nature of problem and needed repair or replacement
• Assists electrician as required
• Properly handles hazardous and non-hazardous waste products
• Conducts safe mechanical and electrical operation
• Conducts and participates in proper job briefings
• Wears proper PPE on the job where required
• Reports to work on time and well rested at reporting time
• Understands/follows radio communication procedures
• Uses proper track authority with all affected rail users
• Practices good housekeeping

Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED and 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent required, Associate's Degree preferred
• Experience: 2 years related experience or equivalent required. Diesel Locomotive experience or training is preferred.

Preferred skills:

• Knowledge and skills in use of hand tools
• Knowledge and skills in use of power tools (e.g. cut-off saws, grinders, band saws, etc.)
• Knowledge and skills in use of hydraulic wrenches and barring over tools
• Knowledge and skills in use of welding and cutting equipment
• Knowledge and skills in use of heavy operating equipment including overhead cranes, truck cranes and forklifts
• Knowledge and skills in mechanical maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, drawings, schematics, procedure manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference, length and volume.
• Ability to use basic shop math
• Ability to read and interpret gauges and precision measuring instruments.

Special Skills for a successful candidate to possess:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. Note that there is a restriction of 50 lbs. on what locomotive mechanics may lift. Heavier weight requires the use of mechanical lifting devices or other personnel, if it can be accomplished safely.
• Must be able to see well enough to read gauges, precision measuring instruments, schematics, maintenance manuals 100% of the time.
• Must be able to reach with arms and hands to perform inspection, maintenance, and repair duties 100% of the time.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat 100% of time.
• Must be able to use hands to grasp, handle, finger and feel 100% of the time.
• Must be able to climb and balance well enough to mount locomotive by climbing up and down steps 30% of the time.
• Must be able to walk on level or uneven ground 100% of time.

Traits and Characteristics:

• Energy
• Independence
• Stress Tolerance
• Career Ambition
• Resilience
• Ability to Learn
• Motivation for Work
• Judgment
• Communications
• Customer Service
• Initiative
• Sense of Urgency

Pay:

• Base pay is $28.81 and is based on skills and qualifications.