Locomotive Service Assistant

General Summary:
This position will assist in performing daily service, inspection, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance and repair of a fleet of locomotives.

General Duties:

• Assist in performing 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.
• Renew consumables (fueling, traction sand, cooling water, lube oil) and clean locomotives.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as requested or required.

Qualifications:

• High school education or general education development (GED).
• 1-3 years job-related work experience Heavy equipment experience (crane, forklift, telehandler, etc.) preferred, previous railroad experience helpful but not required.
• 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.
• A CDL preferred and may be required at some locations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and skills in general mechanical and/or electrical repair and maintenance.
• Reading and interpreting manuals, blueprints, service publications, wiring diagrams, and flow diagrams.
• Familiarity with various testing equipment such as micrometer, dial indicator, gauges, insulation test devices, voltmeters, ohmmeters, precision measuring tools.
• 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 cranes and forklifts.
• 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 the Supervisor Locomotive Maintenance and will sometimes work closely with others 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 and/or sit 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 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.