Mechanic III, Loco

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 understands FRA regulations pertaining to inspections.
• Maintain written and computer records for maintenance and repairs as required.
• Give direction and share knowledge to part time seasonal mechanical staff.
• 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