Apprentice Diesel Mechanic Melrose Park, IL

Apprentice Diesel Mechanic Melrose Park, ILJoin a team of Apprentice Diesel Mechanics who have been repairing a fleet of locomotives with Union Pacific over 150 years! Our apprentices inspect, diagnose issues, repair, and maintain the engine and mechanical components of diesel-electric locomotives, while working in and around our locomotive shops. We are powered by our people, will you join our team?Accountabilities:Conduct job briefings to ensure safe and effective coordination of activities and keep assigned work areas, tools, and equipment clean and in proper working orderRepair, replace, or rebuild locomotive and diesel engine components as neededDevelop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle controversyPrepare equipment and materials as needed, and efficiently operate the equipment including the following: measuring instruments (micrometers, tape measures, dial calipers); precision machines (drill and punch presses bench lathes); hand tools (drills, wrenches, grinders); and material handling equipDiagnose diesel engine, air compressor, and other locomotive mechanical system malfunctionsCommunicate technical information, job briefing information, job procedure recommendations, and other work-related information through writing, in-person interaction, telephone, radio, and intercomPerform other duties as assignedRead, interpret, understand, and find written or electronic information from diagrams, schematics, blueprints, graphs, and charts, and input information as needed into a computerInspect and service the diesel locomotive fleet in compliance with company, federal and industry standardQualifications - Required:Basic keyboarding skillsAbility to use both low precision (tape measure, hand level) AND high precision (caliper, electronic scale) instruments to get accurate measurementsValid driver's licenseAble to effectively work independently and in group settingsProficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)Able to extract relevant information from tables, charts, graphs, and textAble to perform basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversion of fractions into decimals and decimals into fractions to solve practical problemsAble to take initiative and take responsibility for the timely and quality completion of one's tasks. Need to be open to changeAble to understand and apply basic mechanical principles to solve mechanical problemsExperience reading and understanding instructions (examples may include: operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents)Qualifications - Preferred:Physical and Mental Job RequirementsUnion Pacific strives to attract all available talent. We are committed to creating an environment where all people can be their best, personally and professionally, as we remain a merit and performance-based company. What we offer:A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented cultureOngoing learning, development, and Educational Assistance (including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Metropolitan Community College)401(k) retirement planEmployee Stock Purchase Plan with 20% match up to 5%Medical, dental and vision insurance, which are collectively bargained for through union membershipWellness and Employee Assistance Programs