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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Inspect, repair and maintain Diesel Locomotives in a shop environment and outdoors. Diagnose diesel engine malfunctions and make electrical system & mechanical repairs.
GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Operate proper electric, pneumatic or hydraulic hand tools such as drills or power saw.
· Operate acetylene torches for cutting and/or shaping metal parts.
· Able to use electronic scales, balances, voltmeters, gauges, or micrometers.
· Install, disassemble, rebuild, or replace parts or pieces of equipment, machines, or systems.
· Diagnose minor malfunctions, reset protective devices, and perform minor maintenance.
· Respond to and act upon wayside signals and cab signals, including light color signals, torpedoes, flags and hot detectors.
· Ensure compliance and respond to all signals and take corrective action if necessary.
· Perform work activities that require bending, stooping, or crawling.
· Lift and carry objects weighing over 50 pounds.
MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS:
· Follow company safety rules and procedures and standard safety practices.
· Use personal safety apparel such as hard hats, gloves, and other safety equipment.
· Follow safe operating/work procedures when using equipment, materials or processes.
· Read and understand safety signs, labels or package content descriptions.
· Rely on safety rules/experience in handling loads of over 50 pounds.
· Read and understand safety signs, labels or package content descriptions.
· Obtain and maintain appropriate CDL license.
CONRAIL is an EEO/AA EMPLOYER
As a terminal and switching service provider for its owners, CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern, Conrail provides safe and efficient rail service for many local rail freight customers in Detroit, New Jersey and Philadelphia. Customers located along Conrail’s lines in these shared asset areas have access to the nation’s rail network through either NS or CSX.
Although Conrail no longer handles commercial matters for customers, we continue to play a critical role in serving shippers and receivers as an agent for our owners. As a local rail service provider, it is Conrail’s job to make sure that customers’ freight shipments are safely and efficiently moved between their rail sidings and the long distance freight trains operated by CSX and Norfolk Southern.
