Overnight Passenger Rail Mechanic Apprentice

Drummac Inc; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long-Term Disability coverage

Short-Term Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with employer matching

PTO accrual

Job summary

Drummac Inc in Goleta, California seeks a Mechanical Apprentice (Qualified Person) to maintain and repair passenger rail cars and locomotives under the supervision of a Passenger Rail Mechanic, while complying with health and safety protocols and regulations.

The role involves inspecting air brake systems, troubleshooting components, completing required paperwork, performing electrical tests, working overtime and outdoors, and upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing and reasoning skills).
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Trade school or formal railroad locomotive or diesel mechanical maintenance training required.
• Knowledge of locomotive mechanical or locomotive electrical or industrial heavy equipment experience required.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment screening process.

Responsibilities

• Performs air brake inspection of passenger cars, private cars and have knowledge of air brake systems
• Performs locomotive daily inspection; able to troubleshoot and handle repair/replacement of parts
• Troubleshoots passenger cars including but not limited to toilet systems, air conditioning systems, doors, panels, lights, electrical systems and brake systems along with making any necessary repairs
• Ability to fill out regulatory, client and Company-required paperwork
• Performs necessary electrical tests, removes, disassembles, replaces, repairs, modifies, rebuilds, assembles, adjusts, and maintains batteries and all electrical equipment or components on locomotives
• Communicates written and/or verbal findings of inspections to Supervisor
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call is required
• Flexible schedule to accommodate dynamic train schedules
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement work conditions is required
• Wears and uses required protective equipment while working
• Takes responsibility for own safety while on the job
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned

Skills

Air brake inspection

Locomotive inspection

Troubleshooting repairs

Electrical testing

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school or formal railroad locomotive or diesel mechanical maintenance training

Knowledge of locomotive mechanical or locomotive electrical or industrial heavy equipment

Job description

Drummac Inc in Goleta, California seeks a Mechanical Apprentice (Qualified Person) to maintain and repair passenger rail cars and locomotives under the supervision of a Passenger Rail Mechanic, while complying with health and safety protocols and regulations.

The role involves inspecting air brake systems, troubleshooting components, completing required paperwork, performing electrical tests, working overtime and outdoors, and upholding safety standards.