Passenger Rail Mechanic Apprentice — Flexible Schedule

Drummac Inc; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; 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 Carbondale, IL is hiring a Mechanical Apprentice (Qualified Person) to maintain and repair passenger rail cars and locomotives under the supervision of our Passenger Rail Mechanic. You will follow corporate policies, health and safety protocols, and federal regulations.

The role requires trade school or railroad maintenance training, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to work overtime and outdoors. Competitive hourly wages of $23–$25/hour with full-time benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Trade school or railroad maintenance training completed.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of locomotive mechanical or locomotive electrical systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform air brake inspections on passenger cars and private cars.
• Perform locomotive daily inspections and troubleshoot/repair parts.
• Troubleshoot passenger cars including toilets, A/C, doors, panels, lights, electrical, and brake systems and perform repairs.
• Complete regulatory, client and company paperwork.
• Perform electrical tests and maintain batteries and electrical equipment on locomotives.
• Communicate inspection findings to the Supervisor.
• Work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call as required.
• Work outdoors in inclement conditions and wear protective equipment.

Skills

Locomotive mechanical knowledge

Industrial heavy equipment experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school or railroad maintenance training

Job description

Drummac Inc in Carbondale, IL is hiring a Mechanical Apprentice (Qualified Person) to maintain and repair passenger rail cars and locomotives under the supervision of our Passenger Rail Mechanic. You will follow corporate policies, health and safety protocols, and federal regulations.

The role requires trade school or railroad maintenance training, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to work overtime and outdoors. Competitive hourly wages of $23–$25/hour with full-time benefits are offered.