Hands-On Passenger Rail Mechanic Apprentice

Drummac Inc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Drummac, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Apprentice (Qualified Person) to maintain and repair passenger rail cars and locomotives under supervision. You must follow corporate policies, safety protocols, and federal regulations.

You will inspect air brakes and locomotives, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, and complete required paperwork. Flexibility for overtime and outdoor work is expected in this hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing and reasoning skills).
• Trade school or formal railroad locomotive or diesel mechanical maintenance training required.
• Knowledge of locomotive mechanical or locomotive electrical or industrial heavy equipment mechanical experience is required.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment screening process.

Responsibilities

• Performs air brake inspection of passenger cars, private cars and have knowledge of air brake systems.
• Performs locomotive daily inspection; able to troubleshoot and handle repair/replacement of parts.
• Troubleshoots passenger cars including but not limited to toilet systems, air conditioning systems, doors, panels, lights, electrical systems and brake systems along with making any necessary repairs.
• Ability to fill out regulatory, client and Company-required paperwork.
• Performs necessary electrical tests, removes, disassembles, replaces, repairs, modifies, rebuilds, assembles, adjusts, and maintains batteries and all electrical equipment or components on locomotives.
• Communicates written and/or verbal findings of inspections to Supervisor.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call is required.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate dynamic train schedules.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement work conditions is required.
• Wears and uses required protective equipment while working.
• Takes responsibility for own safety while on the job.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school training

Job description

Drummac, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Apprentice (Qualified Person) to maintain and repair passenger rail cars and locomotives under supervision. You must follow corporate policies, safety protocols, and federal regulations.

You will inspect air brakes and locomotives, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, and complete required paperwork. Flexibility for overtime and outdoor work is expected in this hands-on role.