Roundhouse Mechanic - CAS​/PT

Assists with inspections, maintenance and repairs to steam and diesel locomotives, gas and diesel generators, passenger coaches and other related equipment as required.

• Must be comfortable working outside comfort zone with a willingness to learn.
• Must be a team player who is able to work in a fast‑paced environment with deadlines.
• Ability to provide excellent customer services including a desire to help customers regardless of their circumstance.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain cooperative‑working relationships with employees and those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to work flexible schedules as needed for weekends, evenings, holidays, special events and programs.
• Must have knowledge of Federal, State and local environmental laws and regulations applicable to locomotive and equipment standards.
• Must have knowledge of the safety standards for passenger trains and related equipment.
• Must have knowledge of Federal railroad inspection standards.
• Must have knowledge of the methods and procedures used in servicing and repairing steam, gasoline and diesel equipment.
• Must have knowledge of vehicle and equipment mechanics, including internal combustion engines and hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must have skill in operating a variety of equipment used in railroads, maintenance and repair functions and operations.
• Must have skill in operating a two‑way radio.
• Must have skill in the use of a variety of hand and power tools used in the repair and servicing of mechanical equipment.
• Ability to identify abnormal readings or trends in data collected from gauges, meters, dials, instruments, etc., according to established formats.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to diagnose defective operations and excessive wear on mechanical equipment parts and components.
• Ability to diagnose complex repair needs of railroad equipment.
• Ability to determine functional interrelationship of parts within a mechanical system.
• Ability to interpret technical reference manuals.

High school or GED. Requires two years of experience in the repair and service of locomotives, automobiles, trucks or heavy equipment. Must pass criminal background check and have or obtain a Texas Class C driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Previous welding, plumbing and electrical knowledge/experience is preferred. Must pass a pre‑employment basic physical, FRA 5 panel drug screen and functional assessment screening (Level
1). Must pass a pre‑employment Department of Transportation Railroad (FRA) vision (Ishihara and Titmus) and audio screening. Will be subject to periodic random drug and alcohol testing. Will be subject to Department of Transportation Railroad (FRA) vision and audio screenings every three years as required by law.

• Bright/dim light
• Dusts and pollen
• Extreme heat and/or cold
• Wet or humid conditions
• Extreme noise levels
• Vibration
• Fumes and/or noxious odors
• Traffic
• Moving machinery
• Electrical shock
• Heights
• Toxic…