Mechanical Service Oper-Loco - Melrose Park, IL

Reference Number:4808
Department:Mechanical
Closing Date:Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.
Rate of Pay: $35.15
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Join a passionate team of railway professionals committed to delivering essential maintenance and services to trains, ensuring uninterrupted service to Union Pacific customers throughout North America! As a Mechanical Service Operator, your primary responsibility will be to support locomotive operations by stocking necessary materials and maintaining cleanliness in assigned areas within the shop and service facilities. By being an integral part of this critical team, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of the entire shop environment and develop a holistic understanding of Union Pacific's mechanical operations.

We are powered by our people, will you join our team?

• Operate locomotives to transport them between shop locations, service tracks, switching areas, and line switches, and assist hostlers by operating derails.
• Safely and proficiently operate a variety of shop machines and tools, including forklifts, backhoes, bobcats, mobile cranes, and high-pressure steam cleaning equipment.
• Ensure strict compliance with all safety and operational regulations and protocols.
• Restock locomotives with necessary materials, such as drinking water, sand, and spare parts, ensuring all required supplies are available.
• Thoroughly clean locomotive interiors and exteriors, including floors, parts, and engine car body, to maintain cleanliness and visual appeal.
• Conduct air brake tests and inspect materials, equipment, and machinery for defects or