Composite Mechanic

Composite Mechanic

Indiana Rail Road Company HIA - Jasonville, IN

Overview

Salary Range $33.01 Hourly Position Type Full Time Category Skilled Labor - Trades

Description

Basic Function: To safely and efficiently inspect, service, repair and maintain diesel locomotives in accordance with federal and company regulations. Operate and maintain equipment. Transport crew and equipment to/from jobsite.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports To: Senior Manager, Mechanical; Manager, Mechanical Services (indirectly)
• Supervises: N/A

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Association of American Railroads (AAR) and company operating standards
2. Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in diesel engines, air brake equipment, running gear or locomotive components
3. Perform service on locomotives such as fueling and daily inspections
4. Rivet, bolt, glue, braze or weld to fabricate, modify or design replacement parts for equipment
5. Fabricate, cut, shape, and perform finish operations using various types of materials
6. Move locomotives within mechanical department limits
7. Participate in group discussions including unit meetings, job briefings, safety meetings or process reviews
8. Complete and maintain mechanical documentation such as summaries and maintenance reports
9. Receive instructions, requests, orders, and information from posted bulletins, memorandums, rules and regulation manuals
10. Operate equipment necessary to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in diesel engines, air brake equipment, running gear or locomotive components
11. Assist Lead, as directed

Employment Conditions:

• Work safely, follow standard procedures, be alert and take necessary precautions to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
• Wear required protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses
• Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek (overtime, various shift work and be on call during the week, weekend and holidays outside of normal scheduled hours)
• Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations
• May require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
• Must pass and maintain all required assessments, certifications and licenses
• Must pass a background screening
• This is a safety sensitive position. Must pass a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and physical capabilities test
• This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement; membership is required
• Must successfully complete probationary period

Physical Requirements:

• Walk long distance over uneven terrain, work around moving equipment, climb, ascend and descend locomotives
• Employees must be able to meet and comply with the manufacturers weight limitation safety rating and recommendations for any equipment associated with performing their duties, including the safety rating for ladders (both portable and affixed) and fall arrest equipment
• Heavy work, lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds on a rare basis
• Reach, bend, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, sit, stand, balance and lift in the course of duties
• Talk/hear (communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information)
• See (detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess)

Basic Competencies:

• Verbal comprehension (understand oral and written communications)
• Communication skills (listen, speak and write clearly and concisely)
• Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)
• Accountability (demonstrate and communicate a high level of ownership and commitment to achieving results)
• Teamwork (work closely with employees toward a common goal)
• Mechanical aptitude

Environmental Conditions:

• Work outside in all weather conditions (severe weather and extreme temperatures possible), in confined spaces and on occasion at elevated heights
• Work in a vehicle or cab
• Exposure to noise (from diesel engines, air brake equipment, track equipment, sanders, horns, radios etc.)
• Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis
• Exposure to adverse environmental conditions possible (such as dust, pollen, fumes, etc.)

All INRD employees must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required safety training, proactively promote safety at work and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

INRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver's License
• One year mechanical experience
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and/or schematics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years diesel mechanic experience
• Two or more years experience in the railroad industry
• Completion of a mechanical vocational or trade school program
• Welding experience