Railroad Diesel Mechanic

Pacific Rail Services

East Orange (NJ)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

Paid holidays

Boot reimbursement

Weekly pay

Job summary

A major rail services company in New Jersey seeks an experienced Diesel Mechanic for a full-time position. The role involves diagnosing and repairing forklifts and company vehicles while ensuring preventative maintenance. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of mechanical experience and possesses their own tools. Competitive salary from $45,000 to $60,000 annually, plus overtime and benefits including healthcare and a 401K.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair forklifts and company vehicles.
Maintain the hostler fleet.
Assist in other areas as needed.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Knowledge of Diesel systems

Preventative maintenance

Electrical systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Tools

Hand tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

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Pacific Rail Services provided pay range

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Base pay range

$45,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

PRS is looking for an experienced Diesel Mechanic to join our team in a full-time permanent position working at our Bergen, NJ rail terminal in a recession-proof industry!

Compensation

Hourly pay with yearly income potential of $45,000-$60,000 per year (Which includes overtime)
Pay rate is commensurate with experience.

Shift

Day shift, 24/7 call out avail

Job Location is:

CSX North Bergen Terminal

6201 Tonnelle Ave

North Bergen, NJ 07047

Candidates

Should have a minimum of 2-year 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 forklifts, company vehicles, and hostler fleet.
Maintain Hostler Fleet
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).

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

Requirements

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 will be an employee of Pacific Rail Services and not an employee of the Railroad.

About Pacific Rail Services

Pacific Rail Services was founded in 1985. Over the past 37 years, Rail Management Services has grown into one of the largest suppliers of intermodal ramp services in the United States handling over 8 million lifts per year. Today Pacific Rail Services, Pacific Trailer Repair Services, Rail Terminal Services, Terminal Switching Services and PRS Auto employ over 2,000 people devoted exclusively to this business. We provide trailer/container/chassis repairs and all intermodal administrative services including gate inspections, container yard management and switching services.

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