Traveling Railroad Equipment Mechanic

General Scope:
To Provide technical services to customers of our company.

• Must possess the necessary experience to operate, service, troubleshoot and repair track maintenance equipment.
• Must be capable of instructing railroad personnel in the operation and maintenance of track maintenance equipment.
• Must be able to read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics.
• Must have a working knowledge of fluid power, basic computer skills, basic electricity, and a solid background in mechanics.
• Potentially requires extensive domestic travel, and the possibility of travel abroad.

Does not have direct supervision of any employee; however, will be required to supervise customer's employees in the form of instruction. Must be self‑motivated and perform assigned tasks with limited or no supervision.

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge: Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Knowledge of hydraulic systems
• Knowledge of electrical systems
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems
• Knowledge of computer control systems and associated software

Skills: Incumbent must demonstrate or participate in internal/external training programs to obtain the following skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to work in the metric unit of measure and to convert to US Standard.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel extensively via automobile and commercial transportation.
• Ability to satisfactorily pass a physical examination, required upon employment.

• Be honest and trustworthy
• Be respectful
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Must possess the necessary experience to operate, service, troubleshoot and repair railway track maintenance equipment.
• Must be knowledgeable in railroad track work procedures and be familiar with railroad terminology.
• Must be capable of instructing railroad personnel in the operation and maintenance of railway track maintenance equipment.
• Must be able to read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics.
• Must have a working knowledge of fluid power, basic computer skills, basic electricity, and a solid background in mechanics.

The unavoidable, externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed and which create hardship for the incumbent include the frequency and duration of occurrence of physical demands, environmental conditions, demands on one’s senses and mental demands.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The incumbent must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues.

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 a year

Benefits:

• Company Vehicle Provided
• Per diem offered
• Hotels paid for by company
• Flights covered by company when needed