Locomotive Mechanic
Staunton, VA
Mechanical /
Full-time /
On-site
Performs scheduled inspections, makes repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on both inbound and outbound locomotives in accordance with FRA, company and customer specifications.
Principle Responsibilities:
- Performs periodic locomotive inspections in accordance with FRA requirements
- Performs periodic and annual inspections and tests on equipment
- Understands and follows FRA regulations pertaining to inspections
- Properly inspect and/or changes oil, fuel, and lubricants
- Inspects parts using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
- Wipes down and cleans unit/windows
- Properly greases couplings, fittings, traction motor gears.
- Troubleshoots and repairs locomotive and diesel engine components
- Uses effective and efficient troubleshooting methodology
- Dismantles and reassembles devices properly to remove and replace defective parts
- Properly inspects and/or replaces wheels or trucks, traction motors, springs, couplers, draft gear assembly, gear cases and cylinder assemblies; heating equipment
- Diagnoses malfunctions in diesel engines, air equipment, trucks or other components in order to determine the nature of problem and needed repair or replacement
- Assists electrician as required
- Properly handles hazardous and non-hazardous waste products
- Conducts safe mechanical and electrical operation
- Conducts and participates in proper job briefings
- Wears proper PPE on the job where required
- Reports to work on time and well rested at reporting time
- Understands/follows radio communication procedures
- Uses proper track authority with all affected rail users
- Practices good housekeeping
Requirements:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED and 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent required, Associate's Degree preferred
- Experience: 2 years related experience or equivalent required. Diesel Locomotive experience or training is preferred.
Preferred skills:
- Knowledge and skills in use of hand tools
- Knowledge and skills in use of power tools (e.g. cut-off saws, grinders, band saws, etc.)
- Knowledge and skills in use of hydraulic wrenches and barring over tools
- Knowledge and skills in use of welding and cutting equipment
- Knowledge and skills in use of heavy operating equipment including overhead cranes, truck cranes and forklifts
- Knowledge and skills in mechanical maintenance
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, drawings, schematics, procedure manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference, length and volume.
- Ability to use basic shop math
- Ability to read and interpret gauges and precision measuring instruments.
Special Skills for a successful candidate to possess:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. Note that there is a restriction of 50 lbs. on what locomotive mechanics may lift. Heavier weight requires the use of mechanical lifting devices or other personnel, if it can be accomplished safely.
- Must be able to see well enough to read gauges, precision measuring instruments, schematics, maintenance manuals 100% of the time.
- Must be able to reach with arms and hands to perform inspection, maintenance, and repair duties 100% of the time.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat 100% of time.
- Must be able to use hands to grasp, handle, finger and feel 100% of the time.
- Must be able to climb and balance well enough to mount locomotive by climbing up and down steps 30% of the time.
- Must be able to walk on level or uneven ground 100% of time.
Traits and Characteristics:
- Energy
- Independence
- Stress Tolerance
- Career Ambition
- Resilience
- Ability to Learn
- Motivation for Work
- Judgment
- Communications
- Customer Service
- Initiative
- Sense of Urgency
Pay:
- Base pay is $28.81 and is based on skills and qualifications.
$28.81 - $28.81 an hour
