Locomotive Maintenance Technician - Field Service

Wabtec Corporation; Texas; In loco; USD 39.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Wabtec Corporation in Houston, TX is seeking a hands-on maintenance technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled repairs on switcher and local locomotives. You will work safely and in compliance with all local, state and federal rules while ensuring timely maintenance.

In this role you will inspect, troubleshoot, and service diesel engines, electrical and air brake systems, and maintain accurate maintenance logs.

Competenze

• High school degree or equivalent; training in maintenance and repair operations and safety certification may be required.
• Knowledge of basic mechanics.
• Knowledge of machine testing procedures.
• Understanding of equipment maintenance requirements.
• One year in diesel engine or electrical repairs.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to schedule work.
• Solid problem solving skills.
• Good oral communication abilities.
• Able to sue all related mechanical and testing equipment.

Mansioni

• Assumes responsibility for the timely and effective performance of maintenance procedures.
• Fuel, sand, and daily inspections of locomotives.
• Performs preventive maintenance according to established schedules. Clean oils, fills tanks, and adjust equipment to ensure smooth operations.
• Complete basic repairs on equipment and machines. Trouble shoots and repairs diesel engines, electrical systems, air brake systems.
• Field service work. Travels to locations in and around Houston, TX using company vehicles to perform maintenance duties in the field.
• Conducts regular visual inspections of maintenance equipment including company vehicles.
• Completes all maintenance functions in accordance with established procedures, policies, and safety regulations.
• Assumes responsibility for the efficient, timely, and accurate completion of maintenance records.
• Update maintenance log books.
• Signs off work orders to reflect work complete
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relations with area personnel.
• Meets the needs of the customer by completing maintenance functions in a timely manner.
• Makes suggestions to improve operational procedures as appropriate.
• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant equipment problems. Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Stays informed of maintenance requirements.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

Conoscenze

Basic mechanics

Machine testing procedures

Maintenance knowledge

Ability to schedule work

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Good verbal communication

Operate testing equipment

Diesel engine repairs

Electrical repairs

Formazione

High school degree or equivalent

Strumenti

Testing equipment

Electrical testing tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Wabtec Corporation in Houston, TX is seeking a hands-on maintenance technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled repairs on switcher and local locomotives. You will work safely and in compliance with all local, state and federal rules while ensuring timely maintenance.

In this role you will inspect, troubleshoot, and service diesel engines, electrical and air brake systems, and maintain accurate maintenance logs.