Locomotive Mechanic/Electrician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Inspect, troubleshoot, service, maintain, and repair locomotives, railcars, mobile equipment, vehicles, and shop machinery within assigned qualifications. Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, diesel, brake, cooling, fuel, and related system problems using manuals, test equipment, and sound troubleshooting methods. Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, component replacement, adjustment, cleaning, and required periodic inspections. Repair or replace hoses, valves, piping, brake components, bearings, couplers, draft components, electrical parts, filters, belts, and other equipment as assigned. Use welding, cutting, grinding, fabrication, rigging, lifting, and power tools only when trained and authorized. Apply lockout/tagout, blue-signal or equivalent protection, fall protection, confined-space, hot-work, and hazardous-material procedures as applicable. Identify and report safety defects; remove or protect equipment from service when it cannot be operated safely. Maintain accurate inspection, maintenance, parts, labor, and defect records. Coordinate repairs and equipment availability with operations while maintaining independent responsibility for safety and regulatory compliance. Maintain shop areas, tools, service vehicles, parts, and materials in a safe, clean, and organized condition. Respond to field breakdowns or emergency repair needs, including outside normal hours when assigned. Perform other maintenance duties consistent with training and qualification. Requirements Physical Requirements The physical requirements below describe typical demands of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequently stand and walk on uneven ballast, tracks, industrial surfaces, stairs, and outdoor terrain. Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, grasp, push, pull, and maintain balance around equipment. Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally handle greater forces with assistance or approved mechanical devices, depending on the assignment. Climb steps, ladders, and equipment and work at heights when required and properly protected. See, hear, and communicate sufficiently to recognize signals, radio instructions, alarms, equipment movement, and workplace hazards. Use hands and feet to operate tools, controls, brakes, switches, hoses, and equipment appropriate to the position. Work extended shifts or overtime when operationally necessary, subject to applicable law and company policy. Perform controlled lifting, tool use, rigging, and work beneath or around secured equipment in accordance with established protections. Benefits Benefits are available on the first of the month following the start date. Employees have access to the following: Railroad Retirment Access to 401k Plan with a 4% Match After One Year 100% Company-Paid Health and Dental Insurance Comprehensive Package on Vision Insurance Paid Time Off + 2 Weeks Vacation Annual Clothing Allowance Annual Boot Allowance/Tool Allowance Allowance for Prescription Safety Glasses Every Other Year Ongoing Training Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location: On the road

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