Locomotive Mechanic GSRR

Location:

Fort Valley, GA

Inspects services and maintains diesel locomotives in accordance with federal and company regulations, diagnoses diesel engine malfunctions and performs indicated repairs using hand tools, measuring instruments, and sometimes machine tools. May assemble, repair, and fabricate metal parts and operate mechanical equipment. May be required to qualify as a shop service locomotive engineer in accordance with FRA standards.

Performs daily (24 hour) locomotive inspection, including air brake cleaning and testing, in accordance with FRA regulations, and at other intervals in accordance with company policy.

Performs periodic service on locomotives in accordance with company policy: changing oil, turbo inspection, fueling, changing engine air and air compressor filters, greasing couplings, fittings, traction motor gears, electrical testing and repair, and fuel linkage.

Replaces locomotive and diesel engine components including wheels or trucks, traction motors, springs, couplers, draft gear assembly, gear cases, and cylinder assemblies; heating equipment.

Diagnoses malfunctions in diesel engines, air equipment, trucks, or other components to determine the nature of the problem and needed repair or replacement.

Must be knowledgeable in the handling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste products.

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 in accordance with FRA regulations.

Working knowledge and understanding of the FRA regulations pertaining to the locomotive, blue flag protection, and general safety rules; demonstrate safe work practices.

Must have a valid driver’s license; CDL preferred.

Requires 20% regional travel to cover GSRR locations in Fort Valley and Dover, GA.

Medium to heavy work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 80 pounds without assistance.

Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs for an extended duration; see, hear, talk, and reach with arms and hands to perform inspection, maintenance, and repair duties 100% of time; bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat, climb, and balance well enough to mount locomotive by climbing up and down steps 30% of time; walk on level or uneven ground, crawl, and work in tight spaces.

The employee is regularly required to exert up to 20 pounds of force; and/or frequently required to exert up to 50 pounds of force; and/or occasionally required to exert up to 125 pounds of force.

Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

Georgia Southern Railway Co., LLC is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is subject to the provisions of the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (US RRB).

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.