Railroad Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Journeyman) | CDL

State of Alaska

Anchorage (AK)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Alaska Railroad Corporation is seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems on a range of railroad equipment. The role requires journeyman level or completion of a four-year apprenticeship and a valid Class B CDL within one year.

You will inspect, test, repair, and maintain heavy equipment, locomotive cranes, overhead cranes, and shop machinery, perform hyrail maintenance and FRA inspections, and follow CFR, FRA, OSHA regulations while

Qualifications

Must be at a journeymen level and have experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic with four (4) years practical experience or has completed a four (4) year apprenticeship as Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
Working knowledge of both mechanical and electrical crafts preferred.
Ability to inspect, test, repair, troubleshoot, replace components, and maintain a variety of electrical systems, hydraulic systems, fuel, cooling, oil systems, heating, and air conditioning systems; on and off-track equipment.
Knowledge of the basic principles of electronics, electricity, and mechanics is required.
Must be able to weld (GMAW, TIG, SMAW, and FCAW) and use a cutting torch.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate; interpret blueprints, schematics, work instructions, and other technical guides of varying degrees of complexity.
Must be capable of using a respirator.
Must have a valid Class B CDL, or able to obtain a Class B CDL within one year.

Responsibilities

Inspects, troubleshoots, tests, adjusts, repairs, and performs maintenance for all heavy equipment, locomotive cranes, overhead cranes, and shop machinery. Performs hyrail scheduled maintenance and FRA inspections.
Performs periodic inspections and heavy maintenance on internal customer forklifts, air compressors, overhead cranes, shop machinery, and generators.
Inspects, troubleshoots, tests, repairs, performs maintenance, and changes components on: hydraulic and pneumatic tools, and light, medium and heavy trucks.