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Job Title: Mechanic, Locomotive
Location: Mayfield, KY
Shift: Weekend (Friday – Sunday 6am – 6pm)
Fulltime, Benefits, and Weekly Pay
Job Purpose
Performs the duties of locomotive mechanic involved in inspecting, repairing, fabricating, and maintaining historic diesel/electric locomotives to meet and exceed FRA regulations and CVSR expectations for positive, safe and reliable customer experience while maintaining a clean and respectable fleet appearance.
Our positions are full-time, year-around employment with paid training. We offer:
5 Days of PTO
6 Paid Holidays
Up to 50% of health insurance premiums paid by Impact
Access to a retirement plan, financial fitness, and employee savings programs
Duties and responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Comply with the guidelines set forth by the FRA on Personal Blue Signal Protection of Workers.
Inspect equipment components for compliance with FRA, Association of American Railroads (AAR), APTA (American Public Transportation Association) and CVSR standards.
Diagnoses malfunctions in diesel engines, air equipment, trucks or other components to determine nature of problem and needed repair or replacement.
Perform emergency repairs to locomotives.
Replaces locomotive and diesel engine components including but not limited to wheels or trucks, traction motors, springs, couplers, draft gear assembly, gear cases, cylinder heads, air compressors, and turbo chargers.
Performs daily service of locomotive units, fuels, waters, lubricates and oils; wipes down and cleans unit/windows, checks supplies and drinking water.
Performs periodic and annual inspections and understands FRA regulations pertaining to inspections.
Maintain written and computer records for maintenance and repairs as required.
Give direction and share knowledge to part time seasonal mechanical staff.
Properly utilize equipment and tools consistently, accurately and safely:
roll-overs, torque wrench, pipe threaders, tubing benders, cutting torches, electric and air operated hand tools, forklifts, overhead cranes, other mechanical equipment.
Work with little or no supervision consistently, accurately, and safely.
Follow written/scope of work instructions and or QWI’s consistently, accurately, and safely.
Read schematics and blueprints and make needed repairs.
Keep work area clean and organized.
Complete and document jobs in a timely manner per requirements (QWIs, Travelers).
Read and interpret Blueprints.
Follow all safety policies and procedures, utilize all PPE.
Advanced duties and responsibilities
Ability to align rotating equipment.
Ability to identify systems and conduct Air Test.
Utilize precision instruments and tooling.
Qualifications, Experience, Education
We are seeking skilled mechanics to join our team, with positions available at varying levels of expertise. Experience in locomotive, diesel, automotive, aircraft mechanics, or Technical Certifications demonstrating a foundational understanding of mechanical systems.
Preferred Skills
Mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge of locomotive components.
Knowledge of Locomotive diesel engine components.
EOE
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