Truck Mechanic - Railroad

Rail Management Services • Walnut Creek, CA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Rail Services is hiring immediately for a Rail Terminal Truck Mechanic (Diesel) to join our ever-growing team in a recession-proof industry working at the Union Pacific Oakland, CA Rail Terminal! Previous mechanical experience is required. This role involves diagnosing and repairing a fleet of hostler trucks, forklifts, and company vehicles, performing routine maintenance, and assisting in other areas as needed. The position is based at the Union Pacific Oakland, CA Rail Terminal.

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 (as we operate heavy machinery, Marijuana is strictly prohibited).
• 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.
• Excellent Healthcare.
• Free Dental.
• Cheap Vision Benefits.
• Free Life Insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid personal days.
• Boot reimbursement.
• 401K.
• Vacation Pay.
• Weekly Pay.
• Travel Opportunities.
• Tool Allowances.
• Boot and Tool Allowance.

What This Job Offers

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