The Locomotive Mechanic inspects, repairs, and maintains locomotives consistent with company policies and FRA regulations.

Requirements

Provide a level of customer service consistent with company expectations
Obtain working knowledge and proper use of gauges and testing equipment
Complete written documents for any necessary FRA reports pertaining to mechanist job duties
Able to become qualified service engineer certificate related to FRA inspections and regulations
Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Observe mechanical devices in operation to identify issues
Dismantle devices using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools to remove, repair or replace defective parts
Record hour meter readings for inspections and preventative maintenance repair
Check locomotives for air-fuel, oil, water, exhaust leaks, etc. Clean as needed
Inspect safety equipment, securing bolts and pins as required
Clean and lube screens, strainers and traps
Check locomotives for defects, damage, leaks, etc, in accordance with company standards
Perform main bearing checks and air brake tests according to specifications
Perform emergency repairs and re-railing of railroad rolling stock
Inspect wheels according to wheel inspection report
Basic knowledge of welders, torches, hammers, jacks, pneumatic, hand tools, forklifts and cranes

Benefits

The Locomotive Mechanic inspects, repairs, and maintains locomotives consistent with company policies and FRA regulations.

Provide a level of customer service consistent with company expectations
Obtain working knowledge and proper use of gauges and testing equipment
Complete written documents for any necessary FRA reports pertaining to mechanist job duties
Able to become qualified service engineer certificate related to FRA inspections and regulations
Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Observe mechanical devices in operation to identify issues
Dismantle devices using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools to remove, repair or replace defective parts
Record hour meter readings for inspections and preventative maintenance repair
Check locomotives for air-fuel, oil, water, exhaust leaks, etc. Clean as needed
Inspect safety equipment, securing bolts and pins as required
Clean and lube screens, strainers and traps
Check locomotives for defects, damage, leaks, etc, in accordance with company standards
Perform main bearing checks and air brake tests according to specifications
Perform emergency repairs and re-railing of railroad rolling stock
Inspect wheels according to wheel inspection report
Basic knowledge of welders, torches, hammers, jacks, pneumatic, hand tools, forklifts and cranes