Composite Mechanic/Locomotive Technician

General Summary:

This position performs daily service, inspection, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of a fleet of EMD locomotives.

General Duties:

• Perform required daily service, inspections, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance to ensure that locomotive mechanical and electrical systems conform to specifications and operate safely and properly within design limits and intent.
• Complete inspection and repair reports according to company and FRA specifications and guidelines.
• Following general safety rules, performs diagnostics, installation and repair of locomotive components to ensure proper operation and compliance with required federal and company specifications.
• Ability to read with accuracy diesel engine manuals, locomotive schematics, service bulletins, maintenance instructions and other craft-related documentation for an EMD locomotive.
• Test, install and repair system components including but not limited to: pumps, radiators, power assemblies, compressors, air brake repair / change, brushes replacement, commutator repair, panel lighting, circuit breakers, regulator repair / change to ensure all function and equipment conform to required specifications for an EMD unit.
• Examine and verify flow / pressure measurements, installation and alignment of rotating equipment, control points, relays and wiring and adjust or replace defective parts as needed.
• Verify the operational qualification of mechanical and electrical control systems to conformance to specifications on EMD locomotives using a variety of test equipment and procedures (i.e. gages, dial indicators, manometers, meters, insulation break-down test devices, specialized tooling and live system measurements).
• Able to read and understand FRA and company rules, specifications and guidelines and legibly document items of non-compliance.
• Analyze and correct faults related to inspection, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and installation of locomotive equipment.
• Assist in all other repairs and maintenance as required
• Travel may be required to locations in the eastern U.S. periodically to assist other Carload Express-managed companies with repairs and maintenance (currently, up to 10-15% travel). This position will be required to travel periodically for training classes at the discretion of management. Perform other duties as requested or required.

Qualifications:

• High school education or general education development (GED).
• Preferred 6 months to 3 years job-related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Perceived aptitude in the mechanical field and/or electrical field and/or diesel engines and demonstrating a desire to learn as required.
• A valid State Driver's License is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and skills in locomotive, railroad operations, and general mechanical, diesel, and/or electrical repair and maintenance.
• Reading and interpreting manuals, blueprints, service publications, wiring diagrams, and flow diagrams.
• Using various testing equipment such as micrometer, dial indicator, gages, insulation test devices, voltmeters, ohmmeters.
• Ability to recognize the appropriate application and use of hand and power tools, including drills, grinders, and air impact wrenches and their intended use.
• Ability to use cutting torches and / or welding helpful.
• Demonstrate an attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously.
• Ability to operate various industrial equipment including forklifts helpful.
• Comply with instructions furnished in written, oral and schedule form.
• Read and comprehend published rules, procedure and manuals, inspection checklists, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, memos and other work-related information.
• Effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and associates in a clear, concise, courteous and professional manner.

Behavioral Expectations:

• Demonstrate a commitment to safety in own behavior and as an example to other employees, contractors or suppliers and the general public.
• This position reports to a Supervisor of Maintenance of Equipment (SME) and will sometimes work closely with the SME and sometimes be expected to work independently.
• Compliance with company policies, including Company Handbook, Railroad Operating Rules and Safety Rules, and company drug & alcohol policies.
• Must have good communication and written skills.
• Must be capable of performing physically strenuous work on a continuous basis.
• Must be able to read and comprehend regulations and instructions as well as possess good verbal communication skills.
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle conflict situations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for more than half of each workday with periodic breaks.
• Must have the ability to see near, far, all color, have depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must have the ability to speak and hear clearly to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, yard workers, and section leaders.
• Must have ability to climb and balance to mount locomotive by climbing steps. Ascend to a vertical surface up to sixteen (16) feet.
• Must have the ability to bend, twist, and crawl in open or confined spaces
• Must have the ability to bend/crouch/kneel at waist or knees between locomotive and cars.
• Must have the ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 75lbs.
• Must have the ability to exert up to 150lbs.
• Must have ability to work in tight, confined spaces.

Work Environment:

• All locomotive maintenance is performed outdoors, in all weather.
• While office space is provided; 90% of this position's time will be spent outdoors.
• This position may be required to travel to locations away from home location, in another state and/or country periodically to assist other Carload Express-managed companies with repairs and maintenance.
• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee may be regularly exposed to noise, chemical and petroleum products and odors, moving mechanical parts; weather elements and conditions; and high pressure compressed air. The employee may be frequently exposed to heat from equipment; small enclosed spaces. The employee is occasionally exposed to live mechanical systems and/or high voltage electrical systems while performing tests.
• Work safely in many different work environments to include but not limited to a locomotive repair shop, outside in all weather conditions, and in confined spaces on and around locomotives.