Locomotive Mechanic

Job Title: Regional Locomotive and Passenger Railcar Mechanic/Electrician
Location: Gettysburg, PA
Relocation: N/A
Full Time/Non-Exempt Position

Job Description
Inspects services and maintains diesel locomotives in accordance with federal and company regulations, diagnoses diesel engine malfunctions and makes indicated repairs using hand tools, measuring instruments and sometimes machine tools. May assemble, repair and fabricate metal parts operating mechanical equipment. May be required to qualify as a shop service locomotive engineer in accordance with FRA standards.

Required to have working knowledge and understanding of the FRA regulations pertaining to the locomotive, blue flag protection and general safety rules and demonstrate safe work practices.

Performs daily (24 hour) locomotive inspection, including air brake cleaning and testing, in accordance with FRA regulations and at other intervals in accordance with company policy

EMD locomotive experience a must
Passenger railcar repair experience required

Performs periodic service on locomotives in accordance with company policy that includes: changing oil, turbo inspection, fueling, changing engine air and air compressor filters and greasing couplings, fittings, traction motor gears, electrical testing and repair and fuel linkage

Replaces locomotive and diesel engine components including wheels or trucks, traction motors, springs, couplers, draft gear assembly, gear cases and cylinder assemblies; heating equipment

Diagnoses malfunctions in diesel engines, air equipment, trucks or other components in order to determine nature of problem and needed repair or replacement

Must be knowledgeable in the handling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste products

Performs daily service of locomotive units: fuels, waters, lubricates and oils; wipes down and cleans unit/windows; checks supplies and drinking water Performs periodic and annual inspections and understands FRA regulations pertaining to inspections

Required Skills
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. for an extended duration.
Must be able to see well enough to read gauges, precision measuring instruments, schematics, maintenance manuals 100% of time.
Must be able to talk and hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others within the company 100% of time.
Must be able to reach with arms and hands to perform inspection, maintenance, and repair duties 100% of time. Must be able to bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat 100% of time.
Must be able to use hands to grasp, handle, finger and feel 100% of time.
Must be able to climb and balance well enough to mount locomotive by climbing up and down steps 30% of time. Must be able to walk on level or uneven ground 100% of time, crawl and work in tight spaces.
The employee is regularly required to exert up to 20 pounds of force; and/or frequently required to exert up to 50 pounds of force; and/or occasionally required to exert up to 125 pounds of force Must have a valid driver’s license; CDL preferred.

Physical Requirements:
Medium to heavy work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 80 pounds without assistance Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places

Walk long distances over uneven terrain Environmental Conditions: Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

Safety Commitment: This is a safety sensitive position. The candidate selected for this position must successfully complete a full physical including a drug test. Passing results must be received prior to start date in the position. The applicant selected for this position may be required to successfully complete a background check and drug test. Passing results must be received prior to start date in new position. (Background check may include the following: Criminal History, Driver License Record History, Education Credentials, Employment History, Reference Checks and Professional License or Certification review relevant to the position.)