Locomotive Maintenance Technician

Locomotive Maintenance Technician
Lake Charles, LA
Do you have mechanical experience working on locomotive or diesel engines? If so, consider joining our Locomotive Repair group. As a PSC Group full-time employee, we provide a competitive benefits package along with the opportunity to join a family-oriented team. If you're looking for a company that appreciates and recognizes that employees are our asset, then consider joining the PSC family today!
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, must be flexible with availability
Pay Range: Will vary based on experience
Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain locomotives to FRA standards.
• Utilize EMD locomotive systems.
• Implement and sustain locomotive inspection and preventative maintenance program in the field at various customer locations.
• Ability to use and maintain electronic work order/maintenance tracking system.
• Coordinates, schedules, and performs routine maintenance on equipment and logs pertinent information.
• Assist operations personnel as needed with locomotive issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair locomotive mechanical/electrical issues
• Ability to diagnose problems in a timely manner and determine if it can be fixed with internal resources or referred to a third party provider with special skills and/or equipment
• Coordinates and assist with third party Locomotive Maintenance contractors as needed.
• Must be familiar with and comfortable working around high voltage and rotating equipment
• Completes any other duties that may be assigned to complete the job.

Job Qualifications:

• Proven trouble shooting skills for mechanical and electrical systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of EMD locomotives is preferred.
• Display good organization and communications skills.
• Must possess a valid TWIC card and driver's license
• 18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.S.
• Stable work history with good references from past employers
• Pass a drug screen, physical, and background check
• PSC is a veteran-friendly company. Previous military experience and proven ability to follow procedures is a plus.

Why join the PSC team?

• Since 1952, PSC Group has had a strong reputation for quality service, safety, environmental protection, and taking care of our employees.
• We are a leader in product handling and site logistics for refineries, chemical producers, and marine transportation providers.
• The work we do makes a huge impact in our nation's economy. Check out our videos at PSC Group - Career Videos to learn more.
• Check out our online newsletter "The Connection" which contains articles about our work groups, recognition events, and achievements of our employees and their family members at PSC Group - Newsletter.
• Our Core Values serve as the foundation for all we do-how we conduct our business, serve our customers, and treat members of our PSC family. Learn more at PSC Group - Core Values.

Employee Benefits:

• Medical insurance options with the company paying a large portion of the premiums, including affordable dental and vision plans for employees and their families
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Matching 401(k) plan to help employees save money for retirement
• Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits (varies by work group)
• Incentives, discounts, and bonuses
• Industry-leading training and development programs

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The above job description does not reflect all essential job functions or physical requirements.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
PSC Group, formerly known as Petroleum Service Corporation, is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.