Traveling Railroad Equipment Mechanic

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

9d•Onsite

About The Position

To Provide technical services to customers of our company. Must possess the necessary experience to operate, service, troubleshoot and repair track maintenance equipment. Must be capable of instructing railroad personnel in the operation and maintenance of track maintenance equipment. Must be able to read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics. Must have a working knowledge of fluid power, basic computer skills, basic electricity, and a solid background in mechanics. Potentially requires extensive domestic travel, and the possibility of travel abroad.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficient knowledge in hydraulic systems.
Proficient knowledge in electrical systems.
Proficient knowledge in pneumatic systems.
Proficient knowledge in computer control systems and associated software.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work in the metric unit of measure and to convert to US Standard.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
Ability to travel extensively via automobile, and commercial transportation.
Ability to satisfactorily pass a physical examination, required upon employment.
Must possess the necessary experience to operate, service, troubleshoot and repair railway track maintenance equipment.
Must be knowledgeable in railroad track work procedures and be familiar with railroad terminology.
Must be capable of instructing railroad personnel in the operation and maintenance of railway track maintenance equipment.
Must be able to read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics.
Must have a working knowledge of fluid power, basic computer skills, basic electricity, and a solid background in mechanics.
Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration.
Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock.
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress.
The incumbent must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues.

Nice To Haves

Related experience and/or training.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Operate, service, troubleshoot and repair track maintenance equipment.
Instruct railroad personnel in the operation and maintenance of track maintenance equipment.
Read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics.
Perform assigned tasks with limited or no supervision.
Write routine reports and correspondence.
Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Work in the metric unit of measure and to convert to US Standard.
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of a Service Representative.
Be honest and trustworthy.
Be respectful.
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Be flexible.
Demonstrate sound work ethics.
Operate, service, troubleshoot and repair railway track maintenance equipment.
Be knowledgeable in railroad track work procedures and be familiar with railroad terminology.
Instruct railroad personnel in the operation and maintenance of railway track maintenance equipment.
Read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics.
Have a working knowledge of fluid power, basic computer skills, basic electricity, and a solid background in mechanics.