Road Mechanic

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

A Road Mechanic ensures compliance of all railroad, safety, operations, and federal railroad administration rules and regulations.

The Road Mechanic will troubleshoot and perform heavy repairs to all types of equipment components including engines, transmissions, gear boxes, hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, working components, conveyors, booms, buckets, and electrical systems. Solve work related problems, make decisions, provide instructions, drive heavy duty service trucks and understand mechanical, electrical and automated operations of machinery.

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and a high school graduate.
• Must have good communication skills and a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must have a valid driver’s license on the date of hire.
• Driver’s License, the ability to obtain a CMV or CDL is required.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language because this position requires following government regulations and instructions.
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems including the ability to read schematics is preferred.
• Experience in other mechanical oriented occupations will be considered.

• Some welding experience.
• Ability to read hydraulic and electric schematics.
• Ability to lift 50 to 80 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability to comprehend and comply with instructions.

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.