Inspect and service diesel locomotives fleet within compliance of company, federal, and industry standards.
Diagnose malfunctions in diesel engines, air brake systems, fuel systems, and other issues related to the locomotive mechanical system.
Repair, replace or rebuild our locomotives and diesel engine components as needed.
Efficiently operate equipment including measuring instruments, precision machines, hand tools, and material handling equipment, i.e., forklifts, cranes, and overhead hoists
Communicate technical information, job briefing information, job procedure recommendations and other work-related information with others verbally, through writing, telephone, radio, and intercom.
Read and interpret information from diagrams, schematics, graphs, and charts, and input it into a computer as needed.
Ensure all equipment or materials are available and ready for use as needed.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and efficiently handle controversy.
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
Basic keyboarding skills
Basic mathematic skills
Must have the following: 4 years of education or work experience (or a combination of the two) as a mechanic repairing trucks, ships, farm equipment, airplanes, trains, automobiles, diesels OR current journeyman's mechanical card.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
Valid driver's license
Experience making quick and accurate visual inspections at near and far distances.
Experience reading and understanding instructions (examples may include: operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents)
Candidates for this position must pass a pre-employment Diesel Mechanic Aptitude Test
Candidates must qualify on a Physical Ability Test (PAT) prior to employment, background check and drug/alcohol testing.
Preferred
An Associate-Degree in a mechanical related field
Certified and/or licensed as a diesel mechanic by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Completed a formal auto/diesel engine training program (e.g., training presented by a community college or trade/vocational school, or military)
Experience as a mechanic in other fields (e.g., military, aviation, nuclear, marine)
Experience welding or a welding certificate (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
Experience working outdoors in variable weather conditions (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
Experience working in an environment that requires you to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection.
Experience working with, on, and around moving heavy equipment (Consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)