Mechanic- Diesel Engines- Fort Worth, TX

Union Pacific Railroad; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Educational assistance programs

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Union Pacific Railroad in Fort Worth, Texas is looking for a skilled mechanic to operate and repair diesel engines and locomotives. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical skills and a commitment to safety, as well as at least four years of relevant experience or a journeyman's card.

This role involves ensuring compliance with all regulation standards while maintaining effective communication. Union Pacific offers a robust benefits package, including educational assistance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience repairing trucks, trains, or diesel engines.
• Commitment to practicing safe work habits.
• Willingness to relocate and work varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment including precision machines and forklifts.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines and other locomotive systems.
• Ensure compliance with railroad safety regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical repair

Problem-solving

Welding

Education

Journeyman's mechanical card or equivalent experience

Associate's degree in a mechanical-related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Efficiently operate equipment including measuring instruments, precision machines, hand tools, and material handling equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and overhead hoists
• Communicate technical information, job briefing information, job procedure recommendations and other work-related information with others verbally, through writing, telephone, radio, and intercom
• Read and interpret information from diagrams, schematics, graphs and charts, and input into a computer as needed
• Ensure all equipment or materials are available and ready for use as needed
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and efficiently handle controversy
• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Diagnose malfunctions in diesel engines, air brake systems, fuel systems, and other issues related to the locomotive mechanical system
• Repair, replace or rebuild locomotives and diesel engine components as needed
• Inspect and service diesel locomotive fleet in compliance with company, federal, and industry standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications (Required)

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Possess at least 4 years of education or work experience as a mechanic repairing trucks, ships, farm equipment, airplanes, trains, automobiles, or diesels; alternatively hold a current journeyman's mechanical card
• Experience in conducting quick and accurate visual inspections at varying distances
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, including operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents
• Willingness to relocate and work at designated locations
• Commitment to practicing safe work habits
• Successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Valid certification and/or license as a diesel mechanic from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
• Successfully completed a formal auto/diesel engine training program, which could include training provided by a community college, trade/vocational school, or military
• Associate's degree in a mechanical-related field
• Experience as a mechanic in diverse fields such as military, aviation, nuclear, or marine
• Proficient in welding or possess a welding certificate, acquired through professional, personal, or volunteer experience
• Track record of working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Experience working in environments that require the use of personal protective equipment like safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection
• Familiar with working with, on, and around moving heavy equipment
• Willingness to work in confined and/or small spaces
• Availability to work different shifts, including overtime, holidays, and weekends

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Must successfully pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT)
• Endurance: Ability to remain standing or sitting for more than half of each workday, changing positions periodically for comfort
• Sensory Perception: Capable of detecting unusual sounds and smells during inspections and testing
• Color Vision: Must have normal color vision
• Lifting and Physical Strength: Able to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, and lift and carry objects weighing up to 65 lbs
• Coordination: Capable of making frequent coordinated hand movements to grasp, place, or move objects; walk safely and maintain balance on uneven surfaces
• Visual and Auditory Perception: Able to detect and interpret various visual color signals and displays; identify the speed of moving objects at different distances; respond quickly to sounds
• Overhead Work: Occasional ability to perform overhead work for short periods of time

Work Conditions

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship
• Apply exclusively to locations where you are willing and able to reside and perform your job duties
• Commitment to maintaining safe work practices
• Perform tasks at elevated heights reaching 18 feet or higher
• Consent to wearing necessary personal protective equipment including safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection as mandated by the company

Union Pacific strives to attract all available talent. We are committed to creating an environment where all people can be their best, personally and professionally, as we remain a merit and performance-based company.

Benefits

• A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture
• Ongoing learning, development, and educational assistance (including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Metropolitan Community College)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 20% match up to 5%
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, collectively bargained for through union membership
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs