Diesel Mechanic (Machinist)
About The Position
At Keolis, a leader in public transportation and proudly headquartered in Boston, our mission — We Imagine, We Care, We Commit — is more than words. It’s how we support our communities and how we support each other. As part of our team, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed with your wellbeing in mind. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and peace of mind. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance. You’ll also have access to a variety of voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage, as well as home, auto, and pet insurance. To help secure your financial future, we also provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. At Keolis, you're not just building a career — your part of something bigger. The Machinist (Diesel Mechanic) repairs and maintains heavy equipment and roadway machinery at construction sites.
Requirements
- Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent educational credential
- Five years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic
- Welding experience
- Must have a Valid Driver’s License - DOT Medical Card, Hoisting License.
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred
- Knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical and electronic systems, and pneumatic systems as it pertains to the operation and maintenance of roadway machinery
- Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
- Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check
Nice To Haves
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Troubleshoot and perform heavy repairs to all types of equipment components including gas and diesel engines, transmissions and differentials, hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, various work heads, booms, electrical systems, and conveyor belt system
- Solve work related problems, make decisions, and provide instructions
- Understand mechanical operations of machinery
- Drive heavy duty service truck, including truck mounted crane
- Other duties as assigned during emergencies
Benefits
- Generous Medical & Rx plan
- Dental & Vision Plan
- Railroad Retirement Benefits – a federal program that administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits to U.S. railroad workers and their families.
- Fidelity 401K Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit and Parking Reimbursement Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Sponsored Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits
- Education Assistance
- Short- & Long-term Disability Benefits
- Voluntary Benefits Plan options including
- Supplemental health plans for accidents, critical illness, hospital stays
- Pet, Home, Auto insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
