Locomotive Technicians Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Purpose
The Locomotive Field Service Intern should expect to learn multiple facets of locomotive service and maintenance. Assignment will include travel to Progress Rail manufacturing sites and customer locations in the U.S. The student intern will leave this position with valuable skills and industry knowledge.
Company Description
Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation-driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company's products are in operation across more than 100 countries-powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail-they are making history every day.
Key Job Elements
• Assist in creating work plans and systems documents for locomotives;
• Analyze data from our LTS data base;
• Train under experienced technicians to understand how a locomotive works;
• Work safely on customer property, following all safety rules;
• Train and test on our locomotive build procedures;
• Create training documents and videos of systems;
• Communicate information in a timely manner;
• Effective train and work on mechanical & electrical system of a locomotive;
• Maintain records of work performed;
• Research/co-ordinate special tool and material requirements;
• Adhere to all policies and procedures that relate to a designated facility;
• Ensure good safety practices and housekeeping;
• Work with minimal supervision, but with supervisor available for questions;
• Travel to different Manufacturing facilities of Progress Rail to understand our manufacturing process
o These May include Muncie Indiana, Marshalltown Iowa, Winston Salem, North Carolina and Mayfield Kentucky
• Create videos of how a locomotive system works;
• Assist in the development an Engine overhaul document.
Project Summary and outcome Goals of this Internship:
• Complete our Level 1 training;
• Complete a full commissioning of 1 locomotive in Muncie Indiana;
• Develop one systems training video on a new locomotive;
• Develop an Onsite training packet of a 1010J engine and how it is assembled;
• Trained and test on our building procedures;
• Learn how to track our products in the field;
• Maintain records of work performed.
Qualifications and Experience
• Solid foundation of both mechanical and electrical systems is preferred;
• Analytical Ability where problems are complex;
• Demonstrated some Electrical and Mechanical Competence;
• Interpersonal Skills to work effectively with others;
• Computer skills (Microsoft office),power point, excel;
• Working background in safe work procedures and history of compliance;
• Travel as required. Travel may be as long as a week at a time;
• Spanish is an asset, both written and spoken.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions
• Strength - This is a mixture of traditional office setting and shop locations and requires the occasional lifting of weight of up to 50lbs;
• Motion - Requires the use of a computer, keyboard and other equipment. Employee will be sitting the majority of the day with occasional walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling and driving;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements - Must be able to communicate with customers and coworkers and utilize all office equipment;
• Work Environment - Work is in office sitting and shops, may be exposed to extremes of heat and cold. The position may require some work on the manufacturing floor that could expose candidate to all environmental aspects;
• Emotional Demands - Employee is expected to quickly pick up tasks in a fast-paced office environment and maybe required to give presentation, speak in public and work in teams;
• Safety - This is not a safety sensitive position. The position will require the use of all site-specific PPE.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.