Rail Equipment Maintenance Technician

Herzog; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Job summary

TransitAmerica Services, Inc. is seeking a Utility Worker in Stockton, CA to inspect and maintain rail equipment. The role involves mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic inspections, form completion, and supporting the maintenance team.

You will operate tools safely, maintain a clean work area, and assist in locomotive and railcar servicing within a safety-conscious facility. A valid driver's license and DOT readiness are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or pneumatic maintenance on rail equipment.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Railroad Engineer, Maintenance Facility Operator, or company certification preferred.
• Proficient with hand and pneumatic tools; able to read repair manuals and follow instructions.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to complete ongoing training.
• Able to work independently or in a team with minimal supervision; adaptable to changing priorities.
• Willing to work flexible shifts, schedules and overtime.
• Ability to occasionally operate overhead cranes and drive company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily inspection of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems on diesel locomotives and passenger railcars (rail equipment) using written task list within a specified time.
• Conducts both interior and exterior inspections on rail equipment as required by federal and state regulatory agencies as well as company implemented policies and procedures.
• Completes equipment inspection forms, work order forms and other forms as required.
• Prioritizes and completes repairs within a specified time-period.
• Operates basic hand tools including digital multi-meters, pneumatic tools and testing equipment in a safe, proficient manner.
• Cleans and maintains work area, tools and shop equipment.
• Operates locomotives with or without passenger railcars attached within the maintenance facility.
• Services restrooms on rail equipment including waste removal, potable water and biocide replenishment.
• May operate pressure washer and wash rail equipment exterior with extended pole and brush.
• Facility maintenance and in-house repair of electrical and mechanical components may be required.
• Assists Maintainer and Service Maintainer.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret equipment repair manuals relative to maintenance, repair and trouble shooting.
• Participate and successfully complete required on-going training and periodic written, oral and hands-on testing.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Rail equipment

Tool use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

TransitAmerica Services, Inc. is seeking a Utility Worker in Stockton, CA to inspect and maintain rail equipment. The role involves mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic inspections, form completion, and supporting the maintenance team.

You will operate tools safely, maintain a clean work area, and assist in locomotive and railcar servicing within a safety-conscious facility. A valid driver's license and DOT readiness are required.