Composite Mechanic EMF 2

Composite Mechanic EMF 2

This position will be based at the Metrolink site in Colton. Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customized services, infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.

Join us as Composite Mechanic, and you'll be looking at a career-defining role based in Colton (CA). Note this position is unionized and requires joining the union organization. In your role as a Composite Mechanic, you will:

• Inspect, repair, and maintain diesel-powered vehicles and perform a variety of tasks, including basic maintenance, engine overhauls, and rebuilding.
• Work on a vehicle's electrical system, replace parts like the power assembly, cooling system mechanism, or braking system, and retrofit engines with emission control systems.

Primary activities and responsibilities include:

• Ensuring compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
• Inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing malfunctions in engines, air brake equipment, running gear, or locomotive components.
• Performing equipment work order management using an asset management database.
• Operating locomotive, passenger coaches, and prime mover as part of a team to move rail equipment.
• Additional duties as assigned in accordance with union agreement and incidental work rule provisions.

Minimum qualifications include:

• High School diploma/GED
• Valid Driver's License
• 2 years of combined mechanical and/or electrical work experience in a relevant field (formal education may be substituted for experience)
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints
• Experience interpreting circuit schematics

Preferred qualifications include:

• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to read and understand safety instructions, manuals, and directives
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and complete tasks accurately
• Ability to solve basic problems and escalate issues to supervisors as necessary

Basic competencies include:

• Verbal comprehension (understand oral and written communications--both general and technical)
• Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
• Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)
• Mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of electrical theory
• Must be able to obtain Qualified Maintenance Person (QMP) designation and qualification
• Driving record needs to be absent any moving convictions for alcohol or substance abuse within the previous 36 months
• Must have basic proficiency with Windows software and Microsoft Office Suite applications (i.e., Outlook)

Physical requirements include:

• Heavy work, lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds on a rare basis
• Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/balance/climb on a regular basis
• Push/pull/grip/carry on a regular basis
• Walking long distances over uneven terrain
• Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity
• Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis

Employment conditions include:

• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
• Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, and safety glasses
• Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work
• Complete annual training and pass safety rules examination
• Subject to random testing for drugs and/or alcohol per certifications
• Must pass all required assessments
• Required to pass a post-offer medical examination, including drug and alcohol testing
• This position will be governed by a collective bargaining agreement, membership is required
• Active employees must complete one year in current position or craft before applying for positions

Salary rate: $28.68/hour

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow's mobility. That's why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow, and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose? Join us on the journey to greener mobility!

Equal opportunity statement: Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.