What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locomotive Mechanic / Electrician position at Pinsly Railroad Company?
Normal Work Schedule
Hours of Work: 0700 - 1700 EST / Requires Travel to other Railroads 2-4 Hours Away
Days of Work: MTWTF
Note: The hours of work are established as needed by operations and at the direction of management and are subject to change by management as required.
Hours of Work: 0700 - 1700 EST / Requires Travel to other Railroads 2-4 Hours Away
Days of Work: MTWTF
Note: The hours of work are established as needed by operations and at the direction of management and are subject to change by management as required.
- Assist in performing daily, periodic, and annual inspections of locomotive in accordance with FRA regulations.
- Inspect equipment components for compliance with FRA.
- Diagnoses malfunctions in diesel engines, air equipment, trucks, or other components to determine nature of problem and needed repair or replacement.
- Perform emergency repairs to locomotives.
- Replaces locomotive and diesel engine components including, but not limited to wheels or trucks, traction motors, sprints, couplers, draft gear assembly, gear cases, cylinder heads, air compressor, and turbo chargers.
- Perform daily service of locomotive units: sands, waters, lubricates, and oils; wipe down and cleans unit and windows.
- Operate electrical and gas welding equipment to join a variety of metals and alloys; operate acetylene torches for cutting and/or shaping metal parts such as aluminum, cast iron, steel.
- Comply with company safety policies and procedures; must wear required personal protective equipment.
- Handle environmental issues in appropriate manner (e.g. proper disposal of filter oil, diesel fuel or other materials.
- Help maintain written and computer records for maintenance and repairs as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to operate cutting torch and electrical welder.
- Knowledge of the safe operation of the equipment used.
- Must be able to utilize a computer for parts ordering, troubleshooting, emails, and files
- Experience in diesel mechanics highly preferred.
- Electrical background high preferred
- Must have valid Driver's License
- High school education or GED
- Work outside in environmental conditions which at times include extreme heat and extreme cold; inside with poor ventilation.
- Be able to lift and carry 100 pounds.
- Stand 4-8 hours per day.
- Climb stairs and ladders.
- Support oneself on a ladder.
- This position includes a company vehicle.