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CARLOAD EXPRESS INC•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs daily service, inspection, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of a fleet of EMD locomotives. The role involves completing inspection and repair reports according to company and FRA specifications and guidelines. Following general safety rules, the position performs diagnostics, installation, and repair of locomotive components to ensure proper operation and compliance with required federal and company specifications. The job requires the ability to read and accurately interpret diesel engine manuals, locomotive schematics, service bulletins, maintenance instructions, and other craft-related documentation for an EMD locomotive. Responsibilities include testing, installing, and repairing system components such as pumps, radiators, power assemblies, compressors, air brake repair/change, brushes replacement, commutator repair, panel lighting, circuit breakers, and regulator repair/change. The role also involves examining and verifying flow/pressure measurements, installation and alignment of rotating equipment, control points, relays, and wiring, and adjusting or replacing defective parts as needed. Verifying the operational qualification of mechanical and electrical control systems to conformance to specifications on EMD locomotives using a variety of test equipment and procedures is also a key function. The position requires the ability to read and understand FRA and company rules, specifications, and guidelines, and to legibly document items of non-compliance. Analyzing and correcting faults related to inspection, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and installation of locomotive equipment is essential. Assistance in all other repairs and maintenance as required is expected. Travel may be required to locations in the eastern U.S. periodically to assist other Carload Express-managed companies with repairs and maintenance (currently, up to 10-15% travel). This position will be required to travel periodically for training classes at the discretion of management. Perform other duties as requested or required.

Requirements

High school education or general education development (GED).
Perceived aptitude in the mechanical field and/or electrical field and/or diesel engines and demonstrating a desire to learn as required.
A valid State Driver’s License is required.
Knowledge and skills in locomotive, railroad operations, and general mechanical, diesel, and/or electrical repair and maintenance.
Reading and interpreting manuals, blueprints, service publications, wiring diagrams, and flow diagrams.
Using various testing equipment such as micrometer, dial indicator, gages, insulation test devices, voltmeters, ohmmeters.
Ability to recognize the appropriate application and use of hand and power tools, including drills, grinders, and air impact wrenches and their intended use.
Ability to use cutting torches and / or welding helpful.
Demonstrate an attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously.
Ability to operate various industrial equipment including forklifts helpful.
Comply with instructions furnished in written, oral and schedule form.
Read and comprehend published rules, procedure and manuals, inspection checklists, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, memos and other work-related information.
Effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and associates in a clear, concise, courteous and professional manner.
Demonstrate a commitment to safety in own behavior and as an example to other employees, contractors or suppliers and the general public.
Compliance with company policies, including Company Handbook, Railroad Operating Rules and Safety Rules, and company drug & alcohol policies.
Must have good communication and written skills.
Must be capable of performing physically strenuous work on a continuous basis.
Must be able to read and comprehend regulations and instructions as well as possess good verbal communication skills.
Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle conflict situations.
Ability to stand for more than half of each workday with periodic breaks.
Must have the ability to see near, far, all color, have depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must have the ability to speak and hear clearly to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, yard workers, and section leaders.
Must have ability to climb and balance to mount locomotive by climbing steps.
Ascend to a vertical surface up to sixteen (16) feet.
Must have the ability to bend, twist, and crawl in open or confined spaces.
Must have the ability to bend/crouch/kneel at waist or knees between locomotive and cars.
Must have the ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 75lbs.
Must have the ability to exert up to 150lbs.
Must have ability to work in tight, confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Ability to use cutting torches and / or welding helpful.
Ability to operate various industrial equipment including forklifts helpful.

Responsibilities

Perform required daily service, inspections, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance to ensure that locomotive mechanical and electrical systems conform to specifications and operate safely and properly within design limits and intent.
Complete inspection and repair reports according to company and FRA specifications and guidelines.
Following general safety rules, performs diagnostics, installation and repair of locomotive components to ensure proper operation and compliance with required federal and company specifications.
Test, install and repair system components including but not limited to: pumps, radiators, power assemblies, compressors, air brake repair / change, brushes replacement, commutator repair, panel lighting, circuit breakers, regulator repair / change to ensure all function and equipment conform to required specifications for an EMD unit.
Examine and verify flow / pressure measurements, installation and alignment of rotating equipment, control points, relays and wiring and adjust or replace defective parts as needed.
Verify the operational qualification of mechanical and electrical control systems to conformance to specifications on EMD locomotives using a variety of test equipment and procedures (i.e. gages, dial indicators, manometers, meters, insulation break-down test devices, specialized tooling and live system measurements).
Analyze and correct faults related to inspection, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and installation of locomotive equipment.
Assist in all other repairs and maintenance as required.
Travel may be required to locations in the eastern U.S. periodically to assist other Carload Express-managed companies with repairs and maintenance (currently, up to 10-15% travel).
Travel periodically for training classes at the discretion of management.
Perform other duties as requested or required.