Passenger Rail Mechanic Apprentice

Moran Environmental Recovery•Sacramento, CA

2d•$23 - $25

About The Position

A Mechanical Apprentice, known at Drummac as Qualified Person must be able to work in compliance while maintaining and repairing passenger rail cars and locomotives while working under the supervision of our Passenger Rail Mechanic. They must adhere to and maintain strict compliance with corporate/office policies and procedures, established health and safety protocols, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Requirements

Requires High School Diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license is required.
Successful completion of a pre-employment screening process (background check and drug screen).

Nice To Haves

Trade school or formal railroad locomotive or diesel mechanical maintenance training preferred.
Knowledge of locomotive mechanical or locomotive electrical or industrial heavy equipment mechanical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs air brake inspection of passenger cars, private cars and have knowledge of air brake systems.
Performs locomotive daily inspection; able to troubleshoot and handle repair/replacement of parts.
Troubleshoots passenger cars including but not limited to toilet systems, air conditioning systems, doors, panels, lights, electrical systems and brake systems along with making any necessary repairs.
Ability to fill out regulatory, client and Company-required paperwork.
Performs necessary electrical tests, removes, disassembles, replaces, repairs, modifies, rebuilds, assembles, adjusts, and maintains batteries and all electrical equipment or components on locomotives.
Communicates written and/or verbal findings of inspections to Supervisor.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call is required.
Flexible schedule to accommodate dynamic train schedules.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement work conditions is required.
Wears and uses required protective equipment while working.
Takes responsibility for own safety while on the job.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Long-Term Disability coverage
Short-Term Disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with employer matching
Newly hired employees will accrue PTO at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked