Mechanic- Diesel Engines - Mason City, IA

Union Pacific • Mason City, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Union Pacific is hiring a Diesel Engines Mechanic to service its diesel locomotive fleet and help ensure locomotives are maintained safely and efficiently in accordance with company and federal standards. The role contributes to transporting goods across North America. The position is based in Mason City, Iowa, and requires willingness to relocate and work at designated locations where the employee is willing and able to reside and perform the job duties.

Mechanics inspect and service diesel locomotives, diagnose mechanical problems, and repair, replace, or rebuild locomotives and diesel engine components. The work involves operating measuring instruments, precision machines, hand tools, and material-handling equipment; interpreting technical information; communicating with coworkers and supervisors; and following railroad, safety, operational, and Federal Railroad Administration requirements.

The job requires successful completion of an English-language assessment before interview and a Physical Ability Test. Work may involve outdoor conditions, moving heavy equipment, confined or small spaces, elevated heights of 18 feet or higher, and required personal protective equipment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Have at least four years of education or work experience as a mechanic repairing trucks, ships, farm equipment, airplanes, trains, automobiles, or diesels; alternatively, hold a current journeyman's mechanical card.
• Have proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to conduct quick and accurate visual inspections at varying distances.
• Be able to read and comprehend instructions, including operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents.
• Be willing to relocate and work at designated locations.
• Commit to practicing safe work habits.
• Successfully complete an English-language assessment before proceeding to the interview stage.
• Successfully pass a Physical Ability Test, separate from the medical exam.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.
• Be able to remain standing or sitting for more than half of each workday, with opportunities to change positions periodically.
• Be able to detect unusual sounds and smells during inspections and testing and have normal color vision.
• Be able to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, and lift and carry objects weighing up to 65 pounds.
• Be capable of frequent coordinated hand movements, walking safely, and maintaining balance on uneven surfaces.
• Be able to detect and interpret visual color signals and displays, identify the speed of moving objects at different distances, and respond quickly to sounds.
• Be able to perform occasional overhead work for short periods.
• Be able to perform tasks at elevated heights reaching 18 feet or higher.
• Consent to wearing required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

• Hold a valid diesel mechanic certification and/or license from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
• Have completed a formal auto or diesel engine training program through a community college, trade or vocational school, or the military.
• Have an associate's degree in a mechanical-related field.
• Have mechanic experience in fields such as military, aviation, nuclear, or marine.
• Have welding proficiency or a welding certificate, gained professionally, personally, or through volunteer experience.
• Have experience working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Have experience using personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection.
• Have experience working with, on, and around moving heavy equipment.
• Be willing to work in confined and/or small spaces.
• Be available to work different shifts, including overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate measuring instruments, precision machines, hand tools, and material-handling equipment, including forklifts, cranes, and overhead hoists.
• Communicate technical information, job briefing information, procedure recommendations, and other work-related information verbally and in writing, by telephone, radio, and intercom.
• Read and interpret diagrams, schematics, graphs, and charts, and enter information into a computer as needed.
• Ensure equipment and materials are available and ready for use.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers, and handle controversy efficiently.
• Comply with railroad safety and operating rules and regulations, including Federal Railroad Administration requirements.
• Diagnose malfunctions in diesel engines, air brake systems, fuel systems, and other locomotive mechanical systems.
• Repair, replace, or rebuild locomotives and diesel engine components as needed.
• Inspect and service the diesel locomotive fleet in compliance with company, federal, and industry standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Ongoing learning and development.
• Educational Assistance, including online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Metropolitan Community College at little to no out-of-pocket cost.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 20% match up to 5%.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance collectively bargained through union membership.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed