Mechanical

Strasburg Rail Road Company•Ronks, PA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance and repairs to railcar electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. The position will also be responsible to assist with design and installation of new or upgraded electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems for railcars . Additional training will be provided for the testing and maintenance of railcar pneumatic braking systems and other mechanical systems as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Mechanical aptitude or work experience.
Understanding and ability to troubleshoot A/C 3 Phase electrical systems.
Familiarity with HVAC installation and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with basic plumbing principles and piping installation.
Experience working with high voltage systems.
Proficient with the use of hand and power tools.
Willingness to work at heights on ladders, scaffolds, man lifts or on top of rail mounted equipment.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box.
Enthusiasm for the company and its mission.
Ability to carry out verbal or written instructions.
Possession of valid driver’s license.
Organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Willingness and desire to learn.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education or training in a discipline related to commercial or industrial electrical work or HVAC; or significant similar work experience.
Experience operating welding machines, oxy/fuel torch rigs, plasma cutters, angle grinders and other metal fabrication tools.
Ability to read and work from simple mechanical drawings.
Working knowledge of arithmetic, geometry, trigonometry, and algebraic math.

Responsibilities

Work safely in a railroad environment, according to regulated practices.
Perform routine inspections and repairs to high and low voltage electrical systems and generators.
Perform routine inspections and repairs to railcar fresh and wastewater systems (similar to RV systems)
Perform routine inspections and repairs to railcar onboard HVAC systems.
Troubleshoot malfunctioning electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
Assist engineering and design teams with recommendations in designing new railcar utility systems.
Install new railcar utility systems.
Perform routine inspections and repairs to railcar mechanical and pneumatic braking systems.
Maintain detailed records of repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities.
Collaborate with other mechanics and maintenance staff to troubleshoot complex issues.
Work in a monthly standby rotation (average 3-4 days per month) on a swing shift schedule.
Keep workplace clean and orderly.
Comply with instructions provided by supervisor or designees.
Perform routine maintenance and inspection of shop machinery, power tools, hand tools, equipment installations, and accessories associated with the foregoing.
Operate machinery such as but not limited to forklifts, telehandlers, skid-steer loader, backhoe.
Perform additional duties as required.