Mobile Locomotive Mechanic

PowerRail Distribution Inc; Exeter Township (Berks County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership

401(k) plan

Company-paid Life insurance

Paid vacation and personal time off

Wellness program

Job summary

PowerRail Distribution Inc is looking for a Locomotive Service Tech to travel nationwide to perform maintenance, repairs, or upgrades on locomotives. This full-time position comes with competitive pay, excellent benefits including health, life, and disability insurance, and employee stock ownership opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of diesel mechanical experience and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include repairing locomotives, managing inventory on the service truck, and adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment and random drug screens, criminal background check, and annual driver's licenses review.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain or upgrade locomotives at customer sites.
• Drive service truck and keep it maintained and inventoried.
• Communicate effectively with Field Manager.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate shop tools and air tools

Driver's License

Ability to lift in excess of 100 lbs

Basic computer knowledge and data entry experience

Education

Minimum of 2 years diesel mechanical experience

Job description

PowerRail Locomotive Services is a division of PowerRail - North America’s leader for manufacturing and distributing locomotive parts to the global railroad market. Our Locomotive Service Techs travel to customer sites to perform maintenance, repairs or upgrades on locomotives.

WE ARE AN EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY

We offer:

• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, Flex Spending, 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership with profit sharing
• Stimulating work environment with unlimited growth potential.

Job Description

ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH Powerrail

AMAZING PAY OPPORTUNITIES

• Work on the latest equipment in the industry! Average truck age is 2 years.
• Advancement opportunities available
• Employee stock ownership plan
• 401(k) plan
• Company-paid Life insurance
• Company-paid Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Paid vacation and personal time off
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Employee Discounts
• Opportunities for advancement
• Service Truck and Uniforms
• Annual work boot reimbursement
• Positive Caring Culture

Details

Our Locomotive Service Techs travel to customer sites to perform maintenance, repairs or upgrades on locomotives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repair, maintain or upgrade locomotives at customer sites.
• Communicate with Field Manager using cell phone and internet.
• Fill out work orders and document parts used and labor times for repairs completed.
• Drive service truck from home to service site and return to home. Keep service truck fueled and complete proper maintenance to keep service truck operational. Keep service truck clean.
• Keep service truck parts inventoried and restock parts as needed. This includes taking along parts that may be needed to complete repairs on site.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate shop tools and air tools. (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)
• Operate a service truck. (Required)
• Ability to read locomotive service manuals. (Required)
• Ability to read an electrical Schematic: (Preferred)
• Welding (Preferred)
• Able to work independently. (Required)
• Ability to lift in excess of 100 lbs. (Required)
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug screens, criminal background check, and annual driver’s licenses review.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years diesel mechanical experience.
• Locomotive Repair: 2 years (Preferred)
• Ability to read and write in English
• Good communications skills.
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry experience.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Powerrail provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate based on an applicant's age.

Job Type: Full-time, travel

Pay: Competitive with experience

Work Location: Nationwide customer facilities

Additional Information

We offer a competitive salary, great benefits, and a family-friendly culture.

We are an employee-owned company!

We hope you will join our team and become part of the future of PowerRail!!

PowerRail is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer. PowerRail is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now, or in the future require sponsorship for employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visas.