Equipment Mechanic
Equipment Mechanic
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Job Description
SUMMARY:
The person in this position supports railroad construction projects by preventing maintaining and repairing various types of heavy lightduty and constructionsupport equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform the full range of repair and modification to equipment typically used in construction 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 safetyconscience mindset
Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Welding experience preferred but not required
Good working knowledge of all machine systems including diesel engines hydraulics electrical systems mechanical and fluid powertransmission 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 in remote locations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Internet sites for troubleshooting resources and parts ordering
To support field operations 100 percent travel required
Possess own set of basic tools (i.e. wrench sets socket sets screwdrivers Allen wrenches etc.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:
High school diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
At least five years of heavy equipment repair experience preferred
Valid drivers license
This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
