Passenger Rail Mechanic Apprentice

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCOMPANY DESCRIPTION: Drummac, Inc. is an integrated rail services company that specializes in providing mechanical and janitorial services to the transportation industry. With operations located across the United States, the services we perform range in scope from routine mechanical maintenance, inspections, repairs and cleaning to providing equipment and supplies for the transportation industry with a niche in passenger rail. We provide these services using in-house resources, which enables us to provide best-in-class quality control. JOB SUMMARY: A Mechanical Apprentice, known at Drummac as Qualified Person (QP) must be able to work in compliance while maintaining and repairing passenger rail cars and locomotives while working under the supervision of our Passenger Rail Mechanic. They must adhere to and maintain strict compliance with corporate/office policies and procedures, established health and safety protocols, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs air brake inspection of passenger cars, private cars and have knowledge of air brake systemsPerforms locomotive daily inspection; able to troubleshoot and handle repair/replacement of partsTroubleshoots passenger cars including but not limited to toilet systems, air conditioning systems, doors, panels, lights, electrical systems and brake systems along with making any necessary repairsAbility to fill out regulatory, client and Company-required paperworkPerforms necessary electrical tests, removes, disassembles, replaces, repairs, modifies, rebuilds, assembles, adjusts, and maintains batteries and all electrical equipment or components on locomotivesCommunicates written and/or verbal findings of inspections to SupervisorAbility to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call is requiredFlexible schedule to accommodate dynamic train schedulesAbility to work outdoors in inclement work conditions is requiredWears and uses required protective equipment while workingTakes responsibility for own safety while on the jobPerforms other related duties as required or assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Valid driver's license is required.Requires High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing and reasoning skillsTrade school or formal railroad locomotive or diesel mechanical maintenance training required.Knowledge of locomotive mechanical or locomotive electrical or industrial heavy equipment mechanical experience is required.Successful completion of a pre-employment screening process. Drummac is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a drug free work environment to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.Drummac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.​