Road & Rail Services

Diesel Mechanic

Road & Rail is currently seeking an energetic individual who likes to work with minimum supervision. Someone who is a self-starter and excels when given a goal and left alone to do it. If that is you keep reading.

The position involves maintaining/repairing Heavy Duty Railroad Track Equipment. If you have strong diesel mechanical experience then don't hesitate to apply.

Experience requirements:

• Experience working on Diesel engines
• Experience working on Hydraulic systems
• Wiring and electrical system experience
• Railroad track equipment mechanical experience is a huge plus

Responsibilities:

• Perform authorized repairs to customer, company and industry specification;
• Document all repairs, properly accounting for actual time and parts utilized
• Operate various types of mechanical equipment
• Maintain accountability and maintenance for all assigned equipment to include supplied small hand tools

Physical, Mental & Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to constantly work in an outdoor environment, exposed to all weather elements, including extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust and noisy conditions;
• Ability to occasionally lift above shoulder height a weight of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally work in confined spaces
• Ability to frequently hold 30 lbs. while squatting and sustaining extreme vibration of impact wrench
• Ability to occasionally perform motions necessary to adjust semi-trailer support legs either up or down; such activity requires bending at waist and using both hands to grasp a metal handle and rotate the handle in a circular fashion exerting up to 100 lbs. of torque
• Ability to frequently bend at waist crouch for extended periods of time;
• Ability to frequently use bending, twisting, walking motions on uneven surfaces throughout the entire work shift
• Ability to occasionally apply opposing forces (one arm pushing while the other arm pulls) sustaining pressure while bent at the waist with hands below the knees
• Ability to sustain pressure in awkward positions-occasionally overhead for extended periods up to 2 minutes at a time for a total up to 2 hours per day
• Must be able to hear work or safety instructions verbally communicated in a normal speaking voice
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to properly wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is conditional, based on a medical examination which includes a drug screen, and an examination to verify candidates can safely perform the essential functions of the job. Road & Rail Services requires a post-offer motor vehicle reference check, and background check. Employment and military (if applicable) verification required.

Company Profile:

Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services has grown and diversified to become a leading provider of rail related services in North America. Our network of skilled associates provides plant and terminal operating expertise as well as field maintenance of rail assets for railroads, rail shippers, and owners of rail related equipment and facilities.