Mechanic

Frontier Railroad Services; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Per diem

Travel expenses

Career advancement

Job summary

Frontier Railroad Services is seeking a Mechanic to repair and maintain railroad construction equipment in outdoor settings across the Eastern United States. You will troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic and diesel systems and perform preventive maintenance while ensuring compliance with FRA rules.

Responsibilities include documenting work orders, coordinating parts with the equipment manager, and supporting the crew to keep machines operating at peak efficiency. Tools and mobility are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of field service or mechanic experience.
• Must own basic mechanic's tools.
• Outdoor work experience in extreme temperatures.
• Experience with troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical assemblies.
• Able to read variable schematic logic for low/high voltage and hydraulics.
• Basic computer skills.
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment - electrical, hydraulic, diesel and mechanical.
• Provide training and technical knowledge on full range of equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities on equipment.
• Provide clear work order documentation and reports when needed.
• Ensure compliance with railroad, safety, health, and environmental regulations and FRA policies.
• Report to the Project Superintendent with a dotted line to the equipment manager.
• Maintain a set of tools and oversee greasing, safety and oil checks daily.

Skills

Field service

Mechanic experience

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Basic computer skills

Vehicle operation

Detail oriented

Tools

Basic mechanic tools

Job description

Job Title: Mechanic

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Company Overview

Frontier Railroad Services, LLC is a railroad construction company based in New Stanton, PA performing new construction and rehabilitation for customers in the Eastern United States.

SUCCESSFUL INDIVIDUALS ARE WILLING TO WORK AS A TEAM AND TAKE A HIGH DEGREE OF PERSONAL SATISFACTION IN A HARD DAY'S WORK.

Job Description

This individual will be responsible for working in an outdoor environment repairing and maintaining railroad construction equipment.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment - electrical, hydraulic, diesel and mechanical.
• Provide training and technical knowledge on full range of equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities on equipment.
• Provide clear work order documentation and reports when needed.
• Ensure compliance in all railroad, safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries.
• Report to the Project Superintendent with a dotted line to the equipment manager.
• Overall responsibility for keeping all machine running efficiently.
• Stay in constant contact with the equipment manager and have E/M order parts as needed and as frequently as required to keep the gang up to optimal performance.
• Perform all repairs as necessary both emergency and permanent repairs on a daily basis.
• Maintain a set of tools required to perform the work.
• Ensure that all equipment operators perform greasing, safety and oil checks daily and that records are maintained in accordance with FRA regulations.
• Overall support for the gang as necessary inclusive of operating a machine in emergency situations.
• Report to the E/M every night on the needs for the following day/turns.
• Provide support as needed to move equipment from jobsite to Jobsite.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding required repairs.
• Provide a high level of communication with home office and supervisory staff.

Employee is responsible for supplying steel toe boots and mechanic's tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of field service or mechanic experience.
• You must have your own basic mechanic's tools.
• Prior work experience in an outdoor setting including excessive heat and cold.
• Must have experience with troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical assemblies and testing experience.
• Capable of reading variable schematic logic for both low / high voltage electrical and a variety of hydraulics.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities a plus.
• Detail Oriented.
• Able to operate company vehicle.

Compensation

• Competitive wage.
• Medical, dental and vision care.
• Life insurance and disability.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Daily per diem in most cases.
• Hotel and travel expenses paid in most cases.
• Opportunity to advance with a growing company.

EEO Statement

Frontier Railroad Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Frontier Railroad Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.