Railroad Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Sierra Railroad Company; West Sacramento (CA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sierra Northern Railway Mechanical Department is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to service fleet vehicles and locomotives used in daily railroad operations. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair diverse systems, perform preventive maintenance, and help maintain records both in shop and in the field.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of related training, and 5+ years of hands-on diesel/gas engine experience. ASE certification is preferred.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of related technical experience or training.
• ASE Certification(s) preferred but not required.
• 5+ years hands-on experience and advanced knowledge of diesel/gas engines.
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work.

Responsabilidades

• Inspect and diagnose vehicles and equipment; identify worn or damaged parts.
• Perform preventive maintenance and keep equipment ready for use.
• Repair and overhaul major assemblies and systems (engine, drive train, electrical, brakes, hydraulics).
• Test vehicle performance and adjust controls.
• Maintain vehicle records and shop equipment; order parts when needed.
• Work in all weather conditions; occasional field work.

Conocimientos

Inspections & diagnostics

Computer literacy

Educación

High school diploma or GED

ASE Certification

Descripción del empleo

Assist Sierra Northern Railway Mechanical Department in maintaining all fleet vehicles, equipment, and locomotives that are used in the day-to-day operation of the railroad.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines vehicle/equipment condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules and inspections.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting as needed.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Though most work will happen at the shop facility, there will be times where field inspections and repairs will need to occur. This position will be expected to work in all weather conditions.
• Other duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING

• High school diploma or GED with one to three years of related technical experience/training; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training required.
• ASE Certification(s) (preferred; but not required)
• A minimum of 5+ years hands-on experience and advanced knowledge of diesel/gas engines.
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to perform inspections/diagnostics and most repairs without supervision.
• Computer proficiency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to crawl and access equipment and vehicles to inspect, diagnose and repair on them
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Capable of managing a fast-paced environment
• Repetitive wrist and hand movements
• Ability to use power tools and access all areas of equipment and trucks to inspect and repair.
• Lifting and moving of parts and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb up onto Locomotives, trailers and equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Right to Revise:

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive and the school reserves the right to revise this job description as necessary without advance notice.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer without notice.