Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic, GF

Summary:

Mobile Mechanics are responsible for the inspection, repair and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components on vehicles, heavy equipment, & small engines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities but are not limited to:

• Operating, inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing department vehicles and equipment.
• Routine servicing and overhauling of machines and diesel engines.
• DOT and Hi-Rail Inspections.
• Replacing working components and appropriately assembling/reassembling equipment.
• Checking electrical and hydraulic systems to ensure proper function.
• Performing preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers specifications.
• Schedule and maintain records of service and engine repairs.
• Communicate with Supervisors and operators to discuss maintenance needs and priorities.
• Weld or Solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
• Fabricate needed parts of items from sheet metal.
• Conduct training activities.
• Maintaining inventory of spare parts and placing necessary orders.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.
• Able to perform duties at high level with limited supervision.

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Should have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to detect technical malfunctions in the machines.
• Sound understanding of using all repair tools, equipment and testing machinery.
• Must follow company and federal safety rules, policy, and procedures.
• Wear prescribed safety apparel.
• Take appropriate action when conditions threaten safety of crew or other personnel.
• Read and comply with train orders, signals, railroad rules, and regulation.
• Strong Mechanical Background in diesel mechanics, small engine repair, hydraulic systems, heavy equipment, welding, metal fabrication, and electrical diagnostics and repair.
• Valid driver's license.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands listed below:

• Continuous: Walking, standing for long periods of time and balancing.
• Frequent: Driving, hearing & vision, kneeling, ascend/descend ladders and stairs, stooping, twisting, push/pull tools & equipment.
• Occasional: Sitting, bending, lifting, climbing, crawling, crouching, reaching, and reaching above & below shoulder. Must be able to lift & carry 10-50 lbs. occasionally. Throw/align a switch.
• Rare: Lift & carry over 50 lbs.

Environmental:

• Continuous: Exposure to electrical hazards, stand on concrete, works with others, concentration, eye/hand coordination.
• Frequent: Works in cramped quarters, exposure to dust & smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, works in hot & cold temperatures, travel required & on-call, works inside & outside, noise, wet conditions, problem solving, oral & written communications, organization, interpersonal skills, perception, creativity, working with interruptions, works on feet-foot pedals, dexterity with fingering-picking, pinching, calculator, and handling, holding & grasping. Prepares reports.
• Occasional: Exposure to chemicals, vibration, walk on uneven or slippery surface, works alone, works with moving machinery, analytical ability & calculating, repetitive flexion/rotation wrist motion.
• Rare: Exposure to toxic materials, shift work & money handling.

Education and Training:

• GED or higher.
• 2 – 3 years of experience working as a diesel mechanic.

Schedule: Varies. M-F, 07:00-15:30, additional hours as necessary. Travel required 25%.

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned.