Traveling Mechanic
About the role
Pacific Rail Services is seeking a Chassis Mechanic to join our team! We are looking for applicants with mechanical abilities, people who are good with their hands and someone able to work outdoors and be on the feet for a majority of the day. We're looking for someone with fundamental experience and people who are willing to work for a purpose on trailers, containers, and chassis.
Responsibilities
- Work safely and efficiently
- Perform quality inspections
- Replace suspension components and landing legs
- Make repairs that are documented
- Patch / Weld containers
- Change tires
- Perform air brake inspections and repairs
- Supply your own tools (basic).
Qualifications
- Strong work ethic
- (Preferred but not required) Have a minimum 1 year's mechanical experience to get certified for FMCSA inspections
- Deadline and detail oriented
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Welding experience is a plus
- Hostler (yard jockey) experience is a plus
- Knowledge of shop equipment
Pay
$20-22/hour based on experience.
Benefits
- Medical benefits start after 60 days and the first of the month after that.
- Affordable Healthcare, Free Dental, cheap Vision Benefits
- Free Life Insurance
- Paid holidays, paid personal days
- Boot reimbursement
- 401K
- Yearly Raises
- Vacation Pay
Conditions for Employment
- If You Are Offered a Job Must be able to pass a Physical Capabilities Test, a drug test
- Must have a valid driver's license.
Work Location
500 Bison Parkway, Buffalo, NY
About Rail Management Services
Rail Management Services (RMS) is one of America’s largest intermodal terminal operators, with more than 60 U.S. intermodal and auto handling facilities. RMS is one of the largest suppliers of intermodal ramp services in the United States handling over 9 million lifts per year. An FRA certified rail switching service provider, RMS serves all U.S. Class 1 railroads. With more than three decades of experience focused on facilitating the railroad motor carrier interface, RMS has been the lowest cost and most efficient providers while maintaining one of the best safety records in the industry. Today RMS subsidiaries include Pacific Rail Services, Pacific Trailer Repair Services, Rail Terminal Services, Terminal Switching Services and PRS Auto.