Passenger Rail Mechanic Apprentice

Moran Environmental Recovery•Carbondale, IL

6d•$23 - $25

About The Position

A Mechanical Apprentice, known at Drummac as Qualified Person (QP) 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

Valid driver's license is required.
Requires High School Diploma or GED.
Trade school or formal railroad locomotive or diesel mechanical maintenance training required.
Knowledge of locomotive mechanical or locomotive electrical or industrial heavy equipment mechanical experience is required.
Successful completion of a pre-employment (background/drug) screening process.

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
Cleans and polishes lighting fixtures, floors, seats, surfaces and trim.
Cleans passenger cars, restrooms and replenishes bathroom supplies.
Empties wastebaskets, empties and cleans ashtrays.
Transports trash and waste to disposal area.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned