Locomotive Mechanic

About the role

Performs the duties of locomotive mechanic involved in inspecting, repairing, fabricating, and maintaining historic diesel/electric locomotives to meet and exceed FRA regulations and CVSR expectations for positive, safe and reliable customer experience while maintaining a clean and respectable fleet appearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
• Comply with the guidelines set forth by the FRA on Personal Blue Signal Protection of workers;
• Inspect equipment components for compliance with FRA, Association of American Railroads (AAR), APTA (American Public Transportation Association) and CVSR standards;
• Diagnose malfunctions in diesel engines, air equipment, trucks or other components to determine nature of problem and needed repair or replacement;
• Perform emergency repairs to locomotives;
• Replace locomotive and diesel engine components including but not limited to wheels or trucks, traction motors, springs, couplers, draft gear assembly, gear cases, cylinder heads, air compressors, and turbo chargers;
• Perform daily service of locomotive units: fuels, waters, lubricates and oils; wipes down and cleans unit/windows; checks supplies and drinking water;
• Perform periodic and annual inspections and understand FRA regulations pertaining to inspections;
• Maintain written and computer records for maintenance and repairs as required;
• Properly utilize equipment and tools consistently, accurately and safely: roll-overs; torque wrench; pipe threaders; tubing benders; cutting torches; electric and air operated hand tools; forklifts; overhead cranes; other mechanical equipment;
• Work with little or no supervision consistently, accurately, and safely;
• Follow written/scope of work instructions and or QWI’s consistently, accurately, and safely;
• Read schematics and blueprints and make needed repairs;
• Keep work area clean and organized;
• Complete and document jobs in a timely manner per requirements (QWIs, Travelers);
• Read and interpret Blueprints;
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, utilize all PPE;
• Advanced duties and responsibilities

Qualifications

• Forklift and/or crane experience;
• Problem solving skills to properly assess and compensate for variations due to incoming part quality, process variations, process changes, engineering changes and part shortages;
• Mechanical aptitude;
• Knowledge of Locomotive diesel engine components. Must demonstrate ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, technical correspondence, and memos;
• Demonstrate ability to communicate verbally or as written;
• Demonstrate ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers and employees of the organization.