Railroad Equipment Shop Mechanic

Shop Mechanic

The Shop Mechanic is responsible for maintaining job production and quality by providing high-caliber maintenance and repair services to company equipment fleet, including vehicles, trucks, and heavy construction and railroad equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Inspects and diagnoses problems with equipment, including heavy machinery
• Determines what parts and tools are necessary to make repairs
• Makes repairs and/or replaces defective parts using hand and power tools
• Performs preventive and scheduled maintenance, as specified by the manufacturer, in order to keep equipment in good working condition
• Maintains records of equipment repairs
• Escalates problems or concerns with equipment to Foreman when necessary
• Performs work efficiently and timely
• Communicates effectively with appropriate parties, including Shop and Field Foreman
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and in accordance with company policies and values
• Ability to safely and effectively use hand and power tools
• Ability to read and understand technical service manuals
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Basic understanding of automotive maintenance
• Ability to perform tasks independently

Experience & Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• 2+ years of hands-on formal or informal experience in automotive maintenance or post secondary education in an automotive-related field required

Physical Demands:

• Ability to regularly attend work outdoors, navigating job sites and on/around heavy equipment, in varying weather conditions
• Ability to safely navigate around the shop and yard
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, crawl, etc. as needed and to stand for a prolonged amount of time
• Ability to intermittently lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to meet all other Physical Demands as outlined in the Physical Demands Analysis

Other Requirements:

• Same-day travel to company job site locations, utilizing a company vehicle, intermittently required
• Some overnight travel to company job site locations outside of Kansas City metropolitan area, utilizing a company vehicle, may be required
• Valid Drivers License and ability to meet DOT requirements required
• Ability to work full-time hours, plus weekends and overtime as needed

$26.11 - $26.63 an hour Operators and/or Teamsters unions Some overtime Contribution to the union employees' pension