Rail Yard Diesel Mechanic

Pacific Rail Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Rail Services is hiring for a Rail Yard Truck Mechanic at the BNSF Alliance Terminal. The role requires 2 years of mechanical experience with knowledge of diesel systems and includes duties such as diagnosing repairs and performing routine maintenance. Competitive pay starts at $21/hr, and medical benefits begin after the probation period.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits after 60 days

Free Dental and cheap Vision Benefits

Free Life Insurance

Paid holidays and personal days

Boot reimbursement

401K

Vacation Pay

Weekly Pay

Travel Opportunities

Boot Allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the mechanical field.
• Must have own tools; yearly tool allowance provided.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair hostler fleet, forklifts, and company vehicles.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs.
• Welding and fabricating duties.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Preventative maintenance

Knowledge of Air systems

Knowledge of Electrical systems

Knowledge of Hydraulic systems

Knowledge of Diesel systems

Job description

Pacific Rail Services is seeking applicants for the Rail Yard Truck Mechanic position to join our ever-growing team working at the BNSF Alliance, TX Rail Terminal in a recession proof industry! Automotive and Diesel Mechanic experience is required.

APPLICANTS MUST currently live within a 45 minute commute of Haslet, TX. OUT OF AREA candidates and/or those requiring a relocation will NOT be considered.

Shift:

• Wednesday through Sunday
• 2pm to midnight (10 hr shifts)

Pay: $21 - $24/hr to start (Commensurate with experience)

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).

• Healthcare, Free Dental, and cheap Vision Benefits.
• Free Life Insurance.
• Paid holidays, paid personal days.
• Boot reimbursement.
• 401K.
• Vacation Pay.
• Weekly Pay.
• Travel Opportunities.
• Boot Allowance.

Requirements:

• Must have verifiable mechanical experience.
• Candidates must undergo a background check.
• Must be able to pass a physical strength test.
• Drug screening ( as we operate heavy machinery, Marijuana is strictly prohibited).
• Required to join local union.

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

This position would be suitable for applicants with prior experience working with Kalmar equipment, auto mechanics, changing oil, welding, fabrication, and working on diesel trucks.