Mechanic
Genesee & Wyoming Inc., Cincinnati, OH, United States
Summary
Inspects, services, and maintains diesel locomotives in accordance with federal and company regulations, diagnoses diesel-engine malfunctions, and makes indicated repairs using hand tools, measuring instruments, and sometimes machine tools. He or she may operate mechanical equipment to assemble, repair, and fabricate metal parts and may be required to qualify as a shop-service locomotive engineer in accordance with FRA standards.
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety and operations and with Federal Railroad Administration standards
Perform daily inspections, servicing, and maintenance on diesel-electric locomotives, including but not limited to performing scheduled and preventative maintenance as determined by company policy; fueling, checking, and changing oil and liquid levels; changing filters for engine air, air compressor, fuel, and lube oil; replacing and maintaining engine components, traction motors, generators, air compressors, wheels, and truck components; and washing and cleaning locomotives as necessary
Be responsible for following FRA regulations pertaining to locomotive maintenance and inspection as well as railroad environmental requirements
Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in diesel engines, air equipment, trucks, or other components; repair or replace as necessary
Perform locomotive car-body repairs as necessary, including performing metal fabrication and welding
Operate forklifts, light cranes, power tools, and hydraulic tools while working outside in all weather conditions, in confined spaces, and/or at elevated heights
Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills And/Or Experience
Knowledge of FRA regulations pertaining to locomotive maintenance and inspection
Knowledge of railroad environmental requirements
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Inspects, services, and maintains diesel locomotives in accordance with federal and company regulations, diagnoses diesel-engine malfunctions, and makes indicated repairs using hand tools, measuring instruments, and sometimes machine tools. He or she may operate mechanical equipment to assemble, repair, and fabricate metal parts and may be required to qualify as a shop-service locomotive engineer in accordance with FRA standards.
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety and operations and with Federal Railroad Administration standards
Perform daily inspections, servicing, and maintenance on diesel-electric locomotives, including but not limited to performing scheduled and preventative maintenance as determined by company policy; fueling, checking, and changing oil and liquid levels; changing filters for engine air, air compressor, fuel, and lube oil; replacing and maintaining engine components, traction motors, generators, air compressors, wheels, and truck components; and washing and cleaning locomotives as necessary
Be responsible for following FRA regulations pertaining to locomotive maintenance and inspection as well as railroad environmental requirements
Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in diesel engines, air equipment, trucks, or other components; repair or replace as necessary
Perform locomotive car-body repairs as necessary, including performing metal fabrication and welding
Operate forklifts, light cranes, power tools, and hydraulic tools while working outside in all weather conditions, in confined spaces, and/or at elevated heights
Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills And/Or Experience
Knowledge of FRA regulations pertaining to locomotive maintenance and inspection
Knowledge of railroad environmental requirements
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