Passenger Rail Mechanic Apprentice
Job Summary
Drummac, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Apprentice, also known as a Qualified Person (QP), to work in compliance while maintaining and repairing passenger rail cars and locomotives under the supervision of our Passenger Rail Mechanic.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs air brake inspection of passenger cars, private cars and has knowledge of air brake systems
- Performs locomotive daily inspection; able to troubleshoot and handle repair/replacement of parts
- Troubleshoots passenger cars including but not limited to toilet systems, air conditioning systems, doors, panels, lights, electrical systems and brake systems along with making any necessary repairs
- Fills out regulatory, client and Company-required paperwork
- Performs necessary electrical tests, removes, disassembles, replaces, repairs, modifies, rebuilds, assembles, adjusts, and maintains batteries and all electrical equipment or components on locomotives
- Communicates written and/or verbal findings of inspections to Supervisor
- Works overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call is required
- Flexible schedule to accommodate dynamic train schedules
- Works outdoors in inclement work conditions is required
- Wears and uses required protective equipment while working
- Takes responsibility for own safety while on the job
- Cleans and polishes lighting fixtures, floors, seats, surfaces and trim
- Cleans passenger cars, restrooms and replenishes bathroom supplies
- Empties wastebaskets, empties and cleans ashtrays
- Transports trash and waste to disposal area
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
- Valid driver's license is required
- Requires High School Diploma or GED
- Trade school or formal railroad locomotive or diesel mechanical maintenance training required
- Knowledge of locomotive mechanical or locomotive electrical or industrial heavy equipment mechanical experience is required
- Successful completion of a pre-employment (background/drug) screening process
Pay & Benefits
Hourly rate hiring range for Passenger Rail Mechanic Apprentice candidates in Carbondale, IL: $23-$25/hour. Benefits include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Long-Term Disability coverage
- Short-Term Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with employer matching
Additional Information
Newly hired employees will accrue PTO at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 worked
Drummac is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a drug-free work environment to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Drummac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.