Passenger Rail Mechanic

Moran Environmental Recovery•Taylor, MO

About The Position

A Passenger Rail Mechanic, known at Drummac as a Qualified Mechanical Person (QMP), must be able to work in compliance while maintaining, inspecting and repairing passenger rail cars, freight cars, utility vehicles and locomotives as needed. This position will also be heavily involved in the restoration of passenger cars and required preventative maintenance work. 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.
Trade school or formal railroad locomotive or diesel mechanical maintenance training required.
Positive work history / personnel record
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
Must have great communication and organizational skills
Ability to work flexible schedules, and overtime
Must hold a current QMP certification card
Minimum of 2.5 years locomotive mechanical or locomotive electrical or industrial heavy equipment mechanical experience is required.
Successful completion of a pre-employment 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.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.