Lead Field Technician
About The Position
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent; training in maintenance and repair operations and safety certification may be required.
- Knowledge of basic mechanics.
- Knowledge of machine testing procedures.
- Understanding of equipment maintenance requirements.
- One year in diesel engine or electrical repairs.
- Attention to detail.
- Able to schedule work.
- Solid problem solving skills.
- Good oral communication abilities.
- Able to sue all related mechanical and testing equipment.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on switcher and local locomotives.
- Must be able to perform duties while adhering to company safety standards and all applicable local, state and federal rules regarding locomotives maintenance and repair.
- Assists other associates and completes special assignments as needed.
- Assumes responsibility for the timely and effective performance of maintenance procedures.
- Fuel, sand, and daily inspections of locomotives.
- Performs preventive maintenance according to established schedules. Clean oils, fills tanks, and adjust equipment to ensure smooth operations.
- Complete basic repairs on equipment and machines. Trouble shoots and repairs diesel engines, electrical systems, air brake systems.
- Field service work. Travels to locations in and around Bronx, NY using company vehicles to perform maintenance duties in the field.
- Conducts regular visual inspections of maintenance equipment including company vehicles.
- Assist maintenance crew with all maintenance functions in accordance with established procedures, policies, and safety regulations.
- Assumes responsibility for the efficient, timely, and accurate completion of maintenance records.
- Update maintenance log books.
- Signs off work orders to reflect work complete
- Assumes responsibility for maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relations with area personnel.
- Meets the needs of the customer by completing maintenance functions in a timely manner.
- Makes suggestions to improve operational procedures as appropriate.
- Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant equipment problems.
- Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
- Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
- Stays informed of maintenance requirements.
- Completes special projects as assigned.
- You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Benefits
- health
- welfare
- retirement
- annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
