Railroad Heavy Equipment Diesel Locomotive Mechanic

Position: Railroad Heavy Equipment Diesel Locomotive Mechanic
Company: Sierra Northern Railway

Diesel mechanic/railroad heavy equip job description – sierra northern railwayassist sierra northern railway mechanical department in maintaining all fleet vehicles, equipment, and locomotives that are used in the day-to-day operation of the railroad.

$23 – $25 an hour

Career Timeline is required

Diploma in releted field is required

• Determines vehicle/equipment condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests. identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules and inspections.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics. completes machine shop operations. making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting as needed.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions. troubleshooting breakdowns. maintaining supplies. performing preventive maintenance. calling for repairs.
• Though most work will happen at the shop facility, there will be times where field inspections and repairs will need to occur. This position will be expected to work in all weather conditions.
• Other duties as required.
• REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• A minimum of 5+ years hands-on experience and advanced knowledge of diesel/gas engines.
• Ability to perform inspections/diagnostics and most repairs without supervision.
• Computer proficiency.
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation to an from work.
• REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:
• High school diploma or GED with 1to 3years of related technical experience/training. or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training required.
• ASE Certification(s) (preferred. but not required)
• Job Location: Oakdale California
• Position Type Full-Time
• This is a full-time railroad position where both state and federal railroad rules apply. A background check and a pre-employment drug test will be conducted once a conditional job offer is issued to a prospective candidate. Any prospective candidate will be expected to work in a professional manner in order to keep any job site a safe space to work.
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $23 – $25 per hour
• Benefits:
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Experience:
• Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred)
• Work Location: In person