Mechanic

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. in Fort Wayne is seeking a shop-service locomotive technician to inspect, service, and maintain diesel locomotives in line with federal and company regulations, diagnose engine malfunctions, and perform repairs using hand tools and measuring devices.

You may operate equipment and must qualify as a shop-service locomotive engineer under FRA standards. A high school diploma and two years of heavy mechanic experience are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FRA regulations for locomotive maintenance and inspection.
• Experience reading and following written and oral instructions.
• Two years of heavy mechanic experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety and operations and with Federal Railroad Administration standards
• Perform daily inspections, servicing, and maintenance on diesel-electric locomotives, including fueling, checking, and changing oil; replacing and maintaining engine components; washing and cleaning locomotives as necessary
• Follow FRA regulations pertaining to locomotive maintenance and inspection as well as railroad environmental requirements
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in diesel engines, air equipment, trucks, or other components; repair or replace as necessary
• Perform locomotive car-body repairs including metal fabrication and welding
• Operate forklifts, light cranes, power tools, and hydraulic tools in all weather and heights
• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

FRA regulations

Railroad environmental requirements

Heavy mechanic experience

Read and follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman locomotive machinist/mechanic

Locomotive Service Engineer certification

Welding certification

Job description

SUMMARY

The person in this position inspects, services, and maintains diesel locomotives in accordance with federal and company regulations, diagnoses diesel-engine malfunctions, and makes indicated repairs using hand tools, measuring instruments, and sometimes machine tools. He or she may operate mechanical equipment to assemble, repair, and fabricate metal parts and may be required to qualify as a shop-service locomotive engineer in accordance with FRA standards.

Job Details

Description

The person in this position inspects, services, and maintains diesel locomotives in accordance with federal and company regulations, diagnoses diesel-engine malfunctions, and makes indicated repairs using hand tools, measuring instruments, and sometimes machine tools. He or she may operate mechanical equipment to assemble, repair, and fabricate metal parts and may be required to qualify as a shop-service locomotive engineer in accordance with FRA standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety and operations and with Federal Railroad Administration standards


• Perform daily inspections, servicing, and maintenance on diesel-electric locomotives, including but not limited to performing scheduled and preventative maintenance as determined by company policy; fueling, checking, and changing oil and liquid levels; changing filters for engine air, air compressor, fuel, and lube oil; replacing and maintaining engine components, traction motors, generators, air compressors, wheels, and truck components; and washing and cleaning locomotives as necessary


• Be responsible for following FRA regulations pertaining to locomotive maintenance and inspection as well as railroad environmental requirements


• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in diesel engines, air equipment, trucks, or other components; repair or replace as necessary


• Perform locomotive car-body repairs as necessary, including performing metal fabrication and welding


• Operate forklifts, light cranes, power tools, and hydraulic tools while working outside in all weather conditions, in confined spaces, and/or at elevated heights


• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills And/Or Experience

• Knowledge of FRA regulations pertaining to locomotive maintenance and inspection


• Knowledge of railroad environmental requirements


• Two years of relevant work experience as a heavy mechanic


• Ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions

Required Education And/Or Credentials

• High school diploma or GED; four-year journeyman locomotive machinist/mechanic a plus; Locomotive Service Engineer certification a plus; welding certification a plus


• At least eighteen years of age


• Valid driver’s license

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.