Antique Railcar Electro-Mechanic Technician

Mid-South Transportation Management, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobvite, Inc. is seeking an Electro-Mechanic to diagnose, maintain, repair, service, and inspect antique rail cars and equipment in the Trolley Maintenance Department. The role reports to the Trolley Maintenance Foreman and pays $30.86 per hour, non-exempt under FLSA.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience with electrically powered rail transit vehicles, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license. Heavy lifting and safety compliance are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in maintenance and repair of electrically powered rail transit vehicles.
• Must possess a valid driver's license; knowledge of PC operations.
• Knowledge of analog and digital electronics, electrical control circuitry, and related mechanical systems.
• Read and understand maintenance manuals; prepare work cards and orders for rail car repairs.

Responsibilities

• Performs safety and preventative maintenance inspections of antique rail cars, systems, and equipment.
• Instructs other workers in the maintenance and repair of antique rail cars and related equipment and buildings.
• Operates a computer terminal to log work orders and parts maintenance.
• Repairs lighting, heating, brakes, and related systems.
• Performs electronic fabrication and assembly tasks such as soldering and repair of electrical wiring.
• Performs maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, rebuilding, and overhauling on all parts of antique rail cars.
• Performs work on DC electrical systems.
• Performs re-railing of derailed antique rail cars.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading manuals

Oral and written instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Standard mechanical hand tools

Diagnostic testing equipment

Job description

Jobvite, Inc. is seeking an Electro-Mechanic to diagnose, maintain, repair, service, and inspect antique rail cars and equipment in the Trolley Maintenance Department. The role reports to the Trolley Maintenance Foreman and pays $30.86 per hour, non-exempt under FLSA.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience with electrically powered rail transit vehicles, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license. Heavy lifting and safety compliance are required.