QP; Mechanical Helper); PT
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Railroad / Railway
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QP (Mechanical Helper) (PT)Part Time Manual Labor Goleta, CA, US
4 days ago Requisition
Salary Range: $25.00 To $27.00 Hourly
** THIS IS A WEEKEND/PART TIME POSITION** COMPANY
DESCRIPTION:
Drummac, Inc. is an integrated rail services company that specializes in providing mechanical and janitorial services to the transportation industry. With operations located across the United States, the services we perform range in scope from routine mechanical maintenance, inspections, repairs and cleaning to providing equipment and supplies for the transportation industry with a niche in passenger rail. We provide these services using in-house resources, which enables us to provide best-in-class quality control.
JOB SUMMARY:The Qualified Person (“QP”) must be able to work in compliance with all applicable railroad regulations and standards while maintaining and repairing passenger rail cars and locomotives under the supervision of the Passenger Rail Mechanic (Qualified Maintenance Person, or “QMP”). In addition to the mechanical functions, the QP will be responsible for cleaning passenger rail cars as required per train schedules.
They must adhere to and maintain strict compliance with corporate/office policies and procedures, established health and safety protocols, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
QP (Mechanical Helper)
- Troubleshoots passenger cars including but not limited to toilet systems, air conditioning systems, doors, panels, lights, electrical systems, and brake systems along with making any necessary repairs.
- Ability to fill out regulatory, client, and Company-required paperwork.
- Performs necessary electrical tests, removes, disassembles, replaces, repairs, modifies, rebuilds, assembles, adjusts, and maintains batteries and all electrical equipment or components on locomotives.
- Provides Blue signal protection and sets up and removes Blue flags/lights.
- Applies and removes 480V ground power cables.
- Performs cleaning duties on passenger rail cars and locomotives as needed.
- Performs Septic and Water-Related services to rail equipment
- Communicates written and/or verbal findings of inspections to Supervisor.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
- Flexible schedule to accommodate dynamic train schedules.
- Ability to work outdoors in inclement work conditions is required.
- Wears and uses required protective equipment while working.
- Takes responsibility for own safety while on the job.
- Cleans and polishes lighting fixtures, floors, seats, surfaces and trim.
- Cleans passenger cars, restrooms and replenishes bathroom supplies.
- Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and draperies.
- Dusts furniture and equipment, washes windows, door panels and sills, polishes metalwork, and replaces light bulbs.
- Empties wastebaskets, empties and cleans ashtrays, and transports trash and waste to disposal area.
- Follows Drummac guidelines for conduct.
- Keeps area around dumpsters clean and secure.
- Notifies supervisor of any faulty equipment.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
- Requires High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing and reasoning skills)
- Valid driver's license is required
- Must obtain and maintain the required non-CDL certification or license necessary to operate the company’s septic truck. To do so, you must successfully complete a physical examination, an enhanced motor vehicle record (MVR) review, and a driving skills test administered by their supervisor.
- Ability to work flexible schedules
- Positive work history / personnel record
- Ability to work in adverse weather…
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