Rail Equipment Mechanic II — Precision Repair & Teamwork

Kershaw Equipment L.L.C; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

HSA with company match

Dental plan options

Vision plan

Paid time off

401k plan with company match

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Identity protection

Job summary

Kershaw Equipment LLC in Montgomery, AL is a leader in rail maintenance and vegetation management, supplying equipment to Class I railroads and contractors worldwide. We seek skilled technicians to tear down, repair, rebuild, and assemble components, perform inspections, and ensure safety compliance.

Applicants should have 2–3 years of mechanical experience or related technical training, with strong reading of schematics and familiarity with locomotive parts and diesel engine systems.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of mechanical experience or technical certifications with relevant mechanical bac
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and tools
• Preferred familiarity with locomotive components and diesel engine systems
• Preferred understanding of track components, signaling, railcars, and railcar components
• Perform all duties in strict adherence to PRS safety policies and required PPE

Responsibilities

• Tear down, repair, replace, rebuild, and reassemble mechanical components.
• Clean small and large motor parts using approved methods.
• Conduct daily inspections and operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and related equipment.
• Use air tools, die grinders, drills, and other basic mechanical tools.
• Route and connect hydraulic plumbing systems.
• Perform basic wiring and electrical assembly tasks.
• Perform light fabrication and parts alterations as needed.
• Operate saws, lathes, drills, and other machinery.
• Read and follow QWIs and other assembly instructions.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and run equipment to verify proper operation.
• Read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, and sketches.
• Use precision instruments and gauges for accurate assembly and inspection.
• Perform multiple production roles with high proficiency.
• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical and electrical components.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Read schematics

Safety compliance

Team player

Education

High School/GED/Technical training

Trade/technical certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Lathes/Drills

Job description

Kershaw Equipment LLC in Montgomery, AL is a leader in rail maintenance and vegetation management, supplying equipment to Class I railroads and contractors worldwide. We seek skilled technicians to tear down, repair, rebuild, and assemble components, perform inspections, and ensure safety compliance.

Applicants should have 2–3 years of mechanical experience or related technical training, with strong reading of schematics and familiarity with locomotive parts and diesel engine systems.