Composite Mechanic - Blue , IL

JOB TITLE: Composite Mechanic - Carman

LOCATION: Blue Island, IL

Hourly Rate: $29.80 (90% of the full rate - $33.11).

BENEFITS: Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision, Flex Spending, STD/LTD, 401(k) including 401(k) Match, Railroad Retirement Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Vacation Time, Paid Personal Time Off, Tuition Assistance, and much more.

Iowa Interstate Railroad is seeking a dependable, safety-focused individual to join our team. In this role, you will help maintain and repair locomotives and rail equipment that keep freight moving safely across the Midwest. Read on to learn more about this opportunity.

Composite Mechanic’s work shall consist of inspecting, maintaining and repairing rolling stock and company equipment. Painting and stenciling freight and passenger cars and locomotives; carpenter work on locomotives and shop buildings (except that which is presently performed by Maintenance Of Way employees); rerailing rolling stock by use of blocking, cables, and rerailers; coupling air hoses and testing air brakes in train yards;

repairing rolling stock components following Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and company policy; provides locomotive maintenance, including repairs, replacing, and adjusting parts and component (including Electrical/Electronic); service locomotives, adds fuel and other necessary supplies; diagnose locomotive component malfunctions; assembling components as related to the diesel engine, air compressor, radiator, trucks and car body, and other components; perform locomotive inspections, complete inspection, work and maintenance reports;

preparing necessary reports associated with car and locomotive repairs; and, performs other essential and nonessential functions as assigned. Blue Island employees may be required to attend new-hire training in Silvis, IL. Company-paid lodging and mileage reimbursement will be provided as appropriate.

Education, Licenses/Certifications and Work Experience

High school graduate or equivalent required. Must possess a current and valid driver’s license and be insurable under IAIS’s commercial auto policy throughout IAIS employment. IAIS may require employees to obtain a CDL. Prior experience and knowledge of transportation/train operations helpful.

• Mechanical Aptitude:
  Demonstrated ability to understand and apply mechanical principles to diagnose, maintain, and repair equipment.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including understanding and following written instructions, technical drawings, blueprints, and verbal directions, and seeking clarification when needed.
• Rules and Regulatory Compliance:
  Ability to read, understand, and comply with the General Code of Operating Rules, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, and all applicable company, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Relationship Building:
  Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, management, vendors, and contractors.
• Decision-Making
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to make sound…