Composite Mechanic - Blue Island, IL

Iowa Interstate Railroad•Blue Island, IL

3d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Iowa Interstate Railroad is seeking a dependable, safety-focused individual to join our team. In this role, you will help maintain and repair locomotives and rail equipment that keep freight moving safely across the Midwest. The Composite Mechanic’s work shall consist of inspecting, maintaining and repairing rolling stock and company equipment. This includes painting and stenciling freight and passenger cars and locomotives; carpenter work on locomotives and shop buildings (except that which is presently performed by Maintenance Of Way employees); rerailing rolling stock by use of blocking, cables, and rerailers; coupling air hoses and testing air brakes in train yards; repairing rolling stock components following Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and company policy; provides locomotive maintenance, including repairs, replacing, and adjusting parts and component (including Electrical/Electronic); service locomotives, adds fuel and other necessary supplies; diagnose locomotive component malfunctions; assembling components as related to the diesel engine, air compressor, radiator, trucks and car body, and other components; perform locomotive inspections, complete inspection, work and maintenance reports; preparing necessary reports associated with car and locomotive repairs; and, performs other essential and nonessential functions as assigned. Blue Island employees may be required to attend new-hire training in Silvis, IL. Company-paid lodging and mileage reimbursement will be provided as appropriate.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Must possess a current and valid driver’s license and be insurable under IAIS’s commercial auto policy throughout IAIS employment.
IAIS may require employees to obtain a CDL.
Prior experience and knowledge of transportation/train operations helpful.
Demonstrated ability to understand and apply mechanical principles to diagnose, maintain, and repair equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including understanding and following written instructions, technical drawings, blueprints, and verbal directions, and seeking clarification when needed.
Ability to read, understand, and comply with the General Code of Operating Rules, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, and all applicable company, federal, state, and local requirements.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, management, vendors, and contractors.
Ability to make sound decisions and adapt effectively to unfamiliar situations, changing priorities, interruptions, and operational challenges.
Ability to accept responsibility, resolve issues effectively, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
Constant (67-100%) stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, eye hand coordination, reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking and hearing.
Frequent (34-66%) pushing, pulling, climbing up to 20 ft., balancing, overhead work, repetitive motion, and viewing close visual work and/or distances.
Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds.
Occasional (10-33%) sitting, traveling and lifting up to 100 pounds.
Must possess at least 20/40 in each eye with or without glasses. Contact lenses are not acceptable under company safety standards except for office work.
An average hearing threshold (in the better ear) of 40 decibels at 500 HZ, 1000 HZ and 2000 HZ aided or unaided.
Must be able to recognize and distinguish colors with no more than four (4) errors in a sixteen (16) plate isochromatic test.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience and knowledge of transportation/train operations helpful.

Responsibilities

Follows company and government safety procedures, uses common sense, takes necessary precautions (e.g., wearing/using protective clothes and equipment) and maintains an overall level of safety awareness when operating in the work environment.
Performs maintenance activity, both scheduled and on request, conducting air brake tests, lubricating moving parts, cleaning components, painting, etc.
Prepares necessary forms and reports associated with car repair.
Operates transport vehicles, cranes, locomotives, shop equipment, and company vehicles occasionally.
Performs rerailing duties utilizing blocking, cables, rerailing frogs, and heavy equipment.
Responsible for performing duties and working hours as scheduled, including overtime, holidays, nights, weekends, and travel as necessary.
Demonstrates behavior consistent with Iowa Interstate Railroad Purpose and Values.
Performs other essential and nonessential functions as assigned, including tasks normally assigned to other composite mechanics.