Mechanic, Heavy Equipment at Genesee and Wyoming Railroad in Reedley, California

Job Description:

SUMMARY:
The person in this position supports industrial switching or transload projects by preventative maintenance and repair of various types of heavy, light-duty, and diesel equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Perform the full range of repair and modification to equipment typically used in construction or agricultural industry
•Perform basic preventative maintenance filters, fluids, lights, tires, cylinders, clean machines, etc.
•Check in and check out of equipment at the beginning and end of day
•Communicate equipment needs for parts ordering and service scheduling
•Report machine abuse and neglect to job supervisor for immediate action
•Ability to react quickly to needed repairs, think outside of the box to keep equipment running until machine can be adequately fixed and maintain a safety-conscience mind-set
•Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
•Good working knowledge of all machine systems, including diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, mechanical, and fluid power-transmission systems, and processes typically used to repair and maintain them
•Ability to carry out repairs in various climate conditions
•Ability to work with little or no supervision 
•Proficiency in with online sites for troubleshooting resources and parts ordering

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:
•High school diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
•At least five years of heavy equipment repair experience a plus

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.
This position is not covered by Railroad Retirement. 
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

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