Rail Yard Diesel Mechanic

Pacific Rail Services; Farmington (UT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Rail Services seeks a Rail Terminal Diesel Truck Mechanic in Salt Lake City, UT. Join a recession-proof industry and benefit from a comprehensive pay and benefits package, including free healthcare and a union pension. Candidates should have mechanical experience, own tools, and be ready for various maintenance tasks.

Benefits

FREE Union Healthcare

Free Dental and Vision Benefits

Free Life Insurance

401K

Union pension

Paid holidays

Paid personal days

Boot reimbursement

Vacation Pay

Weekly Pay

Travel Opportunities

Tool Allowances

Union Shop

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the mechanical field.
• Own tools required, yearly tool allowance provided.
• Valid driver's license needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair hostler fleet, forklifts, and company vehicles.
• Maintain hostler fleet and perform routine maintenance.
• Welding and working on electrical components.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Mechanical knowledge

Welding

Electrical components

Hydraulic systems

Diesel systems

Job description

Rail Terminal Services is hiring immediately for a Rail Terminal Diesel Truck Mechanic to join our ever-growing team in a recession-proof industry working at the Salt Lake City, UT Rail Terminal! Previous mechanical experience is required.

Shift:

• Monday through Friday.
• Day Shift.
• ON call as needed (After hour and/or rest day call-outs possible).

Pay: $27.50/hr to start
You can potentially make $57,200 - $70,000+ per year in hourly pay with overtime factored in!

Candidates:

• Should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the mechanical field and be preventative maintenance minded.
• Must have own tools (Yearly tool allowance provided).
• Must have experience and knowledge working with Air, Electrical, Hydraulic, and Diesel systems and components.
• Will need a valid driver's license.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair hostler fleet, forklifts, and company vehicles.
• Maintain Hostler Fleet.
• Welding, fabricating.
• Working on Electrical components.
• Routine maintenance.
• Assist in other areas as needed by managers.

Benefits: (Medical benefits start after 60 days and the first of the month after that. Other benefits start after your 90-day probationary period).

• FREE Union Healthcare, Free Dental, and Vision Benefits. Free Life Insurance.
• 401K
• Union pension (plan adds an average of $6.00 hr worked)
• Paid holidays, paid personal days.
• Boot reimbursement.
• Vacation Pay.
• Weekly Pay.
• Travel Opportunities.
• Tool Allowances.
• Union Shop.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 with verifiable mechanical experience.
• Candidates must undergo a background check.
• Must be able to pass a physical strength test.
• Drug screening.
• Required to join local union.

Please respond to this advertisement with your resume, or apply in person at:
Rail Terminal Service (RTS) Office1045 South 5500 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84104

You'll be employed directly by Rail Terminal Services and will not be an employee of the Railroad.

This job would be suitable for mechanics with knowledge of railroads, Hostler trucks, overhead cranes (Mi-Jack or Kalmar), electrical, and hydraulic equipment, and those certified in diesel engine repair.