Railcar Mechanic Apprentice - Full-Time with Benefits

Drummac, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long-Term Disability coverage

Short-Term Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with employer matching

PTO accrual

Job summary

Drummac, Inc. is seeking a Passenger Rail Mechanic Apprentice in San Jose, CA to assist in maintaining and repairing passenger railcars and locomotives under supervision. The role emphasizes compliance with health and safety protocols and company policies.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and possess trade or railroad maintenance training. The position offers full-time hours, competitive hourly pay, and a suite of benefits including medical, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k)

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Trade/rail mechanical training required.
• Knowledge of locomotive mechanical or locomotive electrical systems needed.
• Successful completion of pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Performs air brake inspection of passenger cars and private cars.
• Perform locomotive daily inspection; troubleshoot and handle repair/ replacement of parts.
• Troubleshoots passenger cars including toilet systems, air conditioning systems, doors, panels, lights, electrical systems and brake systems; makes repairs as needed.
• Fill out regulatory, client and Company-required paperwork.
• Performs electrical tests, maintains batteries and electrical equipment on locomotives.
• Communicates written and/or verbal findings of inspections to Supervisor.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call as required.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate dynamic train schedules.
• Work outdoors in inclement conditions; wear protective equipment and stay safe.
• Take responsibility for own safety on the job.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school or formal railroad locomotive or diesel mechanical maintenance training

Knowledge of locomotive mechanical or locomotive electrical or industrial heavy equipment mechanical experience

Successful completion of a pre-employment screening process

Job description

Drummac, Inc. is seeking a Passenger Rail Mechanic Apprentice in San Jose, CA to assist in maintaining and repairing passenger railcars and locomotives under supervision. The role emphasizes compliance with health and safety protocols and company policies.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and possess trade or railroad maintenance training. The position offers full-time hours, competitive hourly pay, and a suite of benefits including medical, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k)