Industrial Rail - Maintenance Mechanic Helper

As the Locomotive Mechanic Helper you will primarily conduct locomotive mechanical and electrical maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting ensuring that the rail equipment needs are supported and maintenance work is completed timely, efficiently and safely.

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage    

• We provide Uniforms & PPE
• $350/year steel toe boot allowance 
• Paid Holidays 
• Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
• Monday - Friday day shift 8-5 pm-ish 

What you will be doing

• Responsible for overall locomotive maintenance
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in diesel engines, air brake equipment, electrical equipment, running gear or locomotive components
• Conduct daily inspections and locomotive servicing

Requirements of a successful Locomotive Mechanic

• Locomotive mechanic experience including electrical
• Ability to weld and use a cutting torch to repair or modify locomotive equipment
• Familiar with and ability to perform periodic inspections
• Ability to interpret oil sample results
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing EMD locomotives
• Ability to problem solve and is very familiar with Locomotive maintenance
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot low and high voltage AC/DC circuits
• The ability to work under adverse weather conditions and understanding that there is a requirement to be on call for mechanical/electrical emergencies on a 24/7 basis
• Understands that working safely is a pre-requisite and will utilize provided PPE and employ all defined safe practices while conducting maintenance
• For safety reasons, must be able to read, write and understand, and follow written and/or verbal instructions in English

Here are some of the physical requirements of this role

• Ability to work outside in ALL weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps)
• Ability to be on call for mechanical emergencies on a 24/7 basis 
• In good physical condition (able to walk one (1) to two (2) miles per shift) 
• Physically able to climb up and down rail cars/ladders safely
• Potential work sites include industrial rail facilities, remote rail lines, and will require someone who can work safely around this type of environment, as well as ensure compliance to strict OSHA and FRA regulations
• Ability to lift and maneuver components up to 50 pounds