Rail Yard Diesel Mechanic

Rail Management Services • Farmington, UT

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Rail Terminal Services is hiring immediately for a Rail Terminal Diesel Truck Mechanic to join our ever-growing team in a recession-proof industry working at the Salt Lake City, UT Rail Terminal! Previous mechanical experience is required. This is a Monday through Friday, Day Shift position with on-call duties as needed, including potential after-hour and rest day call-outs. The starting pay is $27.50/hr, with potential to earn $57,200 - $70,000+ per year with overtime.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the mechanical field.
• Preventative maintenance minded.
• Must have own tools (Yearly tool allowance provided).
• Experience and knowledge working with Air, Electrical, Hydraulic, and Diesel systems and components.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 with verifiable mechanical experience.
• Candidates must undergo a background check.
• Must be able to pass a physical strength test.
• Drug screening.
• Required to join local union.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of railroads.
• Knowledge of Hostler trucks.
• Knowledge of overhead cranes (Mi-Jack or Kalmar).
• Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic equipment.
• Certified in diesel engine repair.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair hostler fleet, forklifts, and company vehicles.
• Maintain Hostler Fleet.
• Welding, fabricating.
• Working on Electrical components.
• Routine maintenance.
• Assist in other areas as needed by managers.

Benefits

• Medical benefits start after 60 days and the first of the month after that.
• Other benefits start after your 90-day probationary period.
• FREE Union Healthcare, Free Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Free Life Insurance.
• 401K Union pension (plan adds an average of $6.00 hr worked).
• Paid holidays, paid personal days.
• Boot reimbursement.
• Vacation Pay.
• Weekly Pay.
• Travel Opportunities.
• Tool Allowances.
• Union Shop.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed