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Locomotive Tech 1

La Porte, TX · On-site

$43K - $56K/yr

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La Porte, TX

The Locomotive Technician 1 assists other Locomotive Technicians in the maintenance, repair and inspection of GATX-owned locomotives. Ensures that all necessary work order information is complete in ...

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Saint James, LA · On-site

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Locomotive Tech 1

La Porte, TX • On-site

GATX
Finance and Insurance • 5 - 10K employees
Learn more about GATXexternal

$43K - $56K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in performing scheduled and on-demand maintenance, repair, and inspection of GATX-owned locomotives.

  • Conduct locomotive inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory, industry, and customer-specific requirements, and identify wear or needed consumables.

  • Remove and replace defective components, repair structural parts, and perform fabrication and assembly tasks on locomotives.

Job description

Overview
Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) is an industry leader with 125+ years of success-success that is powered by our people.
At GATX, we hire the best and offer our employees a dynamic, energetic, collaborative environment to enable them to make an impact from day one. Enjoy the perks and benefits of a global company with the close-knit culture and community of a much smaller one. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to providing our people with the tools and resources they need to move forward in their careers.
The Locomotive Technician 1 assists other Locomotive Technicians in the maintenance, repair and inspection of GATX-owned locomotives. Ensures that all necessary work order information is complete in order to facilitate correct and timely customer billing. Must understand and follow GATX and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures. Must demonstrate good teamwork skills and knowledge of FRA regulations.
The Locomotive Technician 1 partners with the manager and other site personnel to ensure certifications, customer suitability requirements and other job requirements remain current. Works toward obtaining the skills necessary to advance to Locomotive Technician 2.
Responsibilities
1. Locomotive Service and Repairs: Assists other Locomotive Technicians in performing scheduled and on demand maintenance, repair and inspection of GATX-owned locomotives as required to meet regulatory, quality and customer production needs. To include, but not limited to, the following:
  • Understands and follows company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures; wears prescribed personal protective equipment; operates GATX vehicles safely and responsibly; takes appropriate action when conditions threaten safety of self or coworkers; ensures equipment and work area are in safe operating condition before starting work.
  • Conducts locomotive inspections to insure each unit complies with regulatory, industry and customer-specific requirements, and to detect evidence of wear or needed fuel, oil and other consumables.
  • Removes and replaces defective components on rolling stock (trucks, shoes, coupler assemblies, air brake systems).
  • Repairs rolling stock structural components. Fabricates, cuts, and performs rough finish operations on metal. Fastens and assembles locomotive parts by riveting, bolting, welding, and other methods.
  • Reads and interprets GATX policies, procedures, and engineering instructions, and FRA and DOT regulations.
  • Cleans and prepares surfaces for painting.
  • Performs air and brake tests.
  • Safely and effectively operates the following; acetylene torches, non-power tools (pliers, wrenches, hammers), power tools (drills, power saws, grinders); electric and gas welding equipment.
  • Communicates, verbally and in writing, technical information, job procedure recommendations, and other work-related information.
  • Cleans and supplies work areas.
  • Performs minor preventative maintenance on vehicles, tools and equipment used and other tasks as assigned.

2. Customer Support: Meets the expectations and requirements of all customers. Ensures that customers are satisfied with the work.
3. Clerical: Ensures that all necessary work order information is complete in order to facilitate correct and timely customer billing. Monitors and audits completed repair work orders, systems and forms.
4. Other: Maintains all certifications, including TWIC cards, Houston area safety council, and site-specific safety training requirements at various customer sites on the Gulf Coast. Demonstrates strong familiarity with FRA rules and regulations. Partners with manager and other site personnel to ensure certifications, customer suitability requirements and other job requirements remain current. Works toward obtaining the skills necessary to advance to Locomotive Technician 2.
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Valid driver's license required; commercial driver's license preferred.
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), or the ability to obtain, required.
  • Ability to pass a DOT mandated physical required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in English required.
  • Broad mechanical and electrical aptitude required.
  • Ability to perform routine and scheduled maintenance on locomotives required, preferably with diesel engine repair experience.
  • Basic welding skills required.
  • Ability and willingness to learn basic electrical circuitry and operate electrical testing equipment required.
  • Ability and willingness to learn and adhere to FRA rules and regulations, GATX Rail Policies, Safety and Quality procedures and other training provided by company.
  • Ability and willingness to learn or background in locomotive inspection and repair, and the ability to progress to the Locomotive Technician 2 position required.
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, required.
  • Ability and willingness to meet all customer suitability requirements required.
  • Sensitivity to customer demands and be flexible in work hours, including weekends, required

Other
  • Must be able to travel within 150 to 400 miles of the work location, as neccesary.
  • Overnight travel may be required at up to 50% of your work.
  • Must be able to work on call hours.
  • Must be able to work both Monday - Friday and Tuesday - Saturday schedules.
  • Must be able to lift up to 90 pounds.
  • Must be able to stoop, climb ladders and safely perform work tasks.
  • Must work in all types of weather conditions.

Posting Duration
This posting will remain open until the role is filled.
As of the post date, the salary range for this position is:
Min
USD $43,500.00/Yr.
Max
USD $56,375.00/Yr.
This role may be eligible to participate in the Company's short-term incentive plan, the details of which will be provided to the applicant upon hire.
This range is a reasonable estimate and takes into account several factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, geographic location, skill set, experience, education, training, internal equity, and other business needs.
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Finance and insurance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

1898

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