Rail Yard Truck Mechanic

Pacific Rail Services; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Rail Services is seeking a Rail Yard Truck Mechanic to join our team in Oakland. This role involves diagnosing and repairing various equipment, and applicants should have significant mechanical experience. Benefits include healthcare, holidays, and a strong focus on union support.

Benefits

Medical benefits after 60 days

Union Excellent Healthcare

Free Dental, cheap Vision Benefits

Free Life Insurance

Paid holidays and personal days

Boot reimbursement

401K

Vacation Pay

Weekly Pay

Tool Allowance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair hostler fleet, forklifts, and company vehicles.
• Maintain Hostler Fleet.
• Perform routine maintenance and assist managers.

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 hiring immediately for a Rail Yard Truck Mechanic (Diesel) to join our ever-growing team in a recession-proof industry at the Union Pacific Oakland, CA 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: $28 - $30 per hour depending on your prior 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).

• Union Excellent Healthcare, Free Dental, and cheap Vision Benefits.
• Free Life Insurance.
• Paid holidays, paid personal days.
• Boot reimbursement.
• 401K.
• Vacation Pay.
• Weekly Pay.
• Travel Opportunities.
• Tool Allowances.
• Boot and Tool Allowance.
• 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 ( as we operate heavy machinery, Marijuana is strictly prohibited).
• Required to join local union.

Please respond to this advertisement with your resume, or apply in person at:
Pacific Rail Services
1408 Middle Harbor Road
Oakland, CA 9460
You'll be employed by Pacific Rail Services and will not be an employee of the Railroad.

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