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Job Description
SUMMARY:
The person in this position inspects services and maintains diesel locomotives in accordance with federal and company regulations diagnoses dieselengine malfunctions and makes indicated repairs using hand tools measuring instruments and sometimes machine tools. He or she may operate mechanical equipment to assemble repair and fabricate metal parts and may be required to qualify as a shopservice locomotive engineer in accordance with FRA standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety and operations and with Federal Railroad Administration standards
- Perform daily inspections servicing and maintenance on dieselelectric locomotives including but not limited to performing scheduled and preventative maintenance as determined by company policy; fueling checking and changing oil and liquid levels; changing filters for engine air air compressor fuel and lube oil; replacing and maintaining engine components traction motors generators air compressors wheels and truck components; and washing and cleaning locomotives as necessary
- Be responsible for following FRA regulations pertaining to locomotive maintenance and inspection as well as railroad environmental requirements
- Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in diesel engines air equipment trucks or other components; repair or replace as necessary
- Perform locomotive carbody repairs as necessary including performing metal fabrication and welding
- Operate forklifts light cranes power tools and hydraulic tools while working outside in all weather conditions in confined spaces and/or at elevated heights
- Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Knowledge of FRA regulations pertaining to locomotive maintenance and inspection
- Knowledge of railroad environmental requirements
- Two years of relevant work experience as a heavy mechanic
- Ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:
- High school diploma or GED; fouryear journeyman locomotive machinist/mechanic a plus; Locomotive Service Engineer certification a plus; welding certification a plus
- At least eighteen years of age
- 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
