Mechanics/Utility Workers

Herzog•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Herzog Transit Services, Inc. is currently looking for qualified Mechanics/Utility Workers in Miami, FL to join our team. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position. Responsible for servicing, maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing rail equipment in compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements and Company implemented policies and procedures. Accurately completes equipment inspection, work order and other forms as required in a timely manner. Repair, replace and test machinery, components and systems related to rail equipment under direction of management by performing mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic activities. Be capable of working with car and locomotive systems, sub-systems and components of the rail rolling stock to be maintained. Perform standard maintenance tasks including mechanical, electrical, electro-pneumatic on both car and locomotive. Inspection and cleaning, including servicing restrooms, as required. Be skilled in use of all related hand tools such as pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic, and measuring instruments. Clean and maintain work area, tools and shop equipment. Maintain qualifications to support service or maintenance in the shop and yard. Participate in and successfully complete required on-going training including periodic written, oral and hands-on testing. Dependable to report to work at scheduled time and is seldom absent. Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position. Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in troubleshooting, repair, replacement or rebuilding mechanical equipment and systems.
Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Ability to read mechanical drawings.
Knowledge and skill in the use of electrical tools, equipment and the measurements necessary to meet established standards.
Some computer skills.
Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently.
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position.
Pass pre-employment DOT physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.
Regularly lift weight up to 75 pounds to a height of up to 56 inches.
Regularly carry weight up to 75 pounds to a distance up to 100 feet.
Regularly push/pull up to 50 pounds for a distance up to 50 feet.
Regularly grasp or squeeze with forces up to 40 pounds.
Regularly ascend and descend a 10 step ladder with up to 25 pounds.
Frequently climb on/off equipment.
Work in a confined access/space environment with a height of 12 inches and a width of 24 inches.
Regularly kneel, bend, squat while transferring up to 25 pounds of weight.
Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time.
Able to walk on uneven surfaces up to 1 mile.
Regularly lay on back for extended periods of time.
Regularly reach overhead while holding tools.
Must be able to be aware of surroundings and follow verbal commands while being exposed to moderately loud noises on a daily basis.
Must be able to adapt to various temperature extremes including but not limited to heat, cold, moisture and wind.
Must be able to work in a safety sensitive work environment.
Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.
Adhering to established safety policies and procedures.
Reporting all safety violations to your immediate supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Completion of technical school or apprenticeship program.
Welding and cutting experience.
Experience in the maintenance of railroad equipment.
Ability to read and troubleshoot with electrical schematics.
HVAC Clean Air Act Type II, III or Universal certification.

Responsibilities

Servicing, maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing rail equipment in compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements and Company implemented policies and procedures.
Accurately completing equipment inspection, work order and other forms as required in a timely manner.
Repairing, replacing and testing machinery, components and systems related to rail equipment under direction of management by performing mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic activities.
Working with car and locomotive systems, sub-systems and components of the rail rolling stock to be maintained.
Performing standard maintenance tasks including mechanical, electrical, electro-pneumatic on both car and locomotive.
Inspection and cleaning, including servicing restrooms, as required.
Using all related hand tools such as pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic, and measuring instruments.
Cleaning and maintaining work area, tools and shop equipment.
Maintaining qualifications to support service or maintenance in the shop and yard.
Participating in and successfully completing required on-going training including periodic written, oral and hands-on testing.
Reporting to work at scheduled time and being seldom absent.
Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.