Industrial Rail | Maintenance Mechanic Helper

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Qualifications
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
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
Benefits
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
Responsibilities
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
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
Job description
Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.

Savage is Growing! Join our team today for an exciting new adventure in Industrial Rail

Our mechanics Helpers come to Savage for the challenge, growth and focus on safety, but they stay because of the outstanding culture that exists here. Our company was founded on processing and transporting materials for our customers. We understand and respect our Team Members as the lifeblood of what we do. Team Members are encouraged to find a better way and are enabled to “do things they never dreamed possible”.

Click here or visit our website at www.savageservices.com to learn how current Team Members like working with Savage.

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

Additional Information
• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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