Mechanic

Mechanic This individual will be responsible for working in an outdoor environment repairing and maintaining railroad construction equipment. Essential Functions: Troubleshoot and repair equipment – electrical, hydraulic, diesel and mechanical. Provide training and technical knowledge on full range of equipment. Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities on equipment. Provide clear work order documentation and reports when needed. Ensure compliance in all railroad, safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries. Report to the Project Superintendent with a dotted line to the equipment manager. Overall responsibility for keeping all machine running efficiently. Stay in constant contact with the equipment manager and have E/M order parts as needed and as frequently as required to keep the gang up to optimal performance. Perform all repairs as necessary both emergency and permanent repairs on a daily basis. Maintain a set of tools required to perform the work. Ensure that all equipment operators perform greasing, safety and oil checks daily and that records are maintained in accordance with FRA regulations. Overall support for the gang as necessary inclusive of operating a machine in emergency situations. Report to the E/M every night on the needs for the following day/turns. Provide support as needed to move equipment from jobsite to jobsite. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Responsibilities: Evaluate and make recommendations regarding required repairs. Provide a high level of communication with home office and supervisory staff. Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of field service or mechanic experience. You must have your own basic mechanic's tools. Prior work experience in an outdoor setting including excessive heat and cold. Must have experience with troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining heavy equipment. Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical assemblies and testing experience. Capable of reading variable schematic logic for both low / high voltage electrical and a variety of hydraulics. Basic computer skills. Strong troubleshooting abilities a plus. Detail Oriented. Able to operate company vehicle. Compensation: Competitive wage. Medical, dental and vision care. Life insurance and disability. 401k retirement plan. Daily per diem in most cases. Hotel and travel expenses paid in most cases. Opportunity to advance with a growing company.