Railroad Equipment Shop Mechanic

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation LLC•Kansas City, MO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Mechanic is responsible for maintaining job production and quality by providing high-caliber maintenance and repair services to company equipment fleet, including vehicles, trucks, and heavy construction and railroad equipment.

Requirements

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and in accordance with company policies and values
Ability to safely and effectively use hand and power tools
Ability to read and understand technical service manuals
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Basic understanding of automotive maintenance
Ability to perform tasks independently
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
2+ years of hands-on formal or informal experience in automotive maintenance or post secondary education in an automotive-related field required
Same-day travel to company job site locations, utilizing a company vehicle, intermittently required
Some overnight travel to company job site locations outside of Kansas City metropolitan area, utilizing a company vehicle, may be required
Valid Drivers License and ability to meet DOT requirements required
Ability to work full-time hours, plus weekends and overtime as needed

Responsibilities

Inspects and diagnoses problems with equipment, including heavy machinery
Determines what parts and tools are necessary to make repairs
Makes repairs and/or replaces defective parts using hand and power tools
Performs preventive and scheduled maintenance, as specified by the manufacturer, in order to keep equipment in good working condition
Maintains records of equipment repairs
Escalates problems or concerns with equipment to Foreman when necessary
Performs work efficiently and timely
Communicates effectively with appropriate parties, including Shop and Field Foreman
Performs other duties as assigned