Composite Mechanic - Colton

Alstom • Colton, CA

120d • $28

About The Position

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customized services, infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide. Join us as Composite Mechanic, and you'll be looking at a career-defining role based in Colton (CA). Note this position is Unionized and requires joining the Union organization. In your role as a Composite Mechanic, you will inspect, repair, and maintain diesel-powered vehicles and perform a variety of tasks, including basic maintenance, engine overhauls, and rebuilding. You may also work on a vehicle's electrical system, replace parts like the power assembly, cooling system mechanism, or braking system, and retrofit engines with emission control systems.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• Valid Driver's License
• 2 years of combined mechanical and/or electrical work experience in a relevant field (Formal education may be substituted for experience)
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints
• Experience in interpreting circuit schematics

Nice To Haves

• Must have strong analytical skills
• Ability to read and understand safety instructions, manuals, and directives.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and complete tasks accurately.
• Ability to solve basic problems and escalate issues to supervisors as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in engines, air brake equipment, running gear or locomotive components.
• Perform equipment work order management using asset management database.
• Operate locomotive, passenger coaches and prime mover as part of team to move rail equipment.
• Additional duties as assigned in accordance with union agreement and incidental work rule provisions.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED