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Railway General Mechanic

EQUIPMENT REPAIR:  Repair and maintain engines including: 1 to16 HP Briggs and Stratton; 1 to 4 cylinder Wisconsin; Detroit; John Deere; and Cummings.  Replace and maintain bearings and gears in Funk, Allison, and Clark transmissions.  Maintain front-end loaders – Caterpillars and Motor Graders.  Troubleshoot and repair 6V, 12V, and 24V electrical systems.  Repair and maintain various hydraulic systems.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 21 years of age or older
  • HS diploma or GED
  • Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English
  • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow and sleet)
  • Available to work full-time (40 hrs/wk) subject to overtime, on-call and alternate shifts that may include weeknights, weekends and holidays
  • Available to travel to and remain on job sites in designated seniority region for extended periods, sometimes days or weeks at a time
  • Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs frequently
  • Possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with HAZMAT and air brake endorsements or am able to obtain one within first 60 days employed
  • Able to visually distinguish colors – red, blue, green, yellow and lunar (clear light)
  • 4 years minimum of verifiable mechanical work experience or training
  • 1 year minimum of verifiable training and/or experience working with gasoline and diesel engines on large, industrial equipment
  • 3 months minimum of verifiable training and/or experience with electrical and/or gas welding
  • 1 year minimum of verifiable training and/or experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic diagrams and schematics
  • Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling
  • Able to perform work on uneven surfaces; frequently climb ladders, get on/off equipment and work from various heights including making repairs on top of heavy equipment and trucks
  • Able to work in conditions with loud noise and fumes; work on/around heavy/moving machinery; bend, lift, walk, stand, sit for extended time; and use hand tools