Equipment Mechanic - Longview, TX, United States - BuildSubmarines

Description

Marmon Railroad Services

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

Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Inspect equipment components for compliance with FRA, Association of American Railroads (AAR), APTA (American Public.

Diagnoses malfunctions in diesel engines, air equipment, trucks or other components to determine nature of problem and needed repair or replacement.

Replaces 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.

Performs daily service of locomotive units: fuels, waters, lubricates and oils; wipes down and cleans unit/windows; checks supplies and drinking water.

Performs periodic and annual inspections and understands FRA regulations pertaining to inspections
Operate light and heavy cranes, fork lifts, car moving equipment, and other various vehicles.

Operate electrical and gas welding equipment to join a variety of metals and alloys; operate acetylene torches for cutting and/or shaping metal parts such as aluminum, cast iron, steel.

Maintain written and computer records for maintenance and repairs as required.
EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Prior Locomotive maintenance experience.
Works with technicians to coordinate, schedule, and perform routine maintenance inspections on locomotives and track mobiles

Trouble shoots locomotives to identify problems and help determine what repairs are needed
Utilizes electronic work order system to log parts used and document work performed
Safely and efficiently operates forklift in warehouse
Must be familiar with and comfortable working around high voltage and rotating equipment.
Demonstrated ability to trouble shoot mechanical and electrical systems
18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.Speak fluent English

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.