Locomotive Mechanic

Full Time
Lake Charles, LA
Posted
Job description

Accountability: Will perform maintenance on locomotives, railroad cars, equipment, service repairs, and perform FRA inspections throughout the United States.

Responsibilities:

  • Locomotive repairs including mechanical, air and electrical.
  • Performs preventative maintenance on assigned company locomotives and equipment.
    • Includes: adding oil to engine, adding sand and water to engine, lubricating all hinges, replacing all worn dc electric motor brushes within locomotive, changing all filters, adding traction motor grease to motors and removing dirt from electrical cabinets.
  • Service crane operation.
  • Welding and oxygen/acetylene torching.
  • Freight car repair if necessary.
  • Maintenance of assigned vehicle.
  • General repairs of other equipment if necessary.
  • Trouble shoot and repair equipment as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain safe and clean work area.
Minimum Requirements

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:

  • Experienced in locomotive inspections, repair, and FRA inspections.
  • Knowledge of power and hydraulic tools.
  • Welding and oxygen/acetylene torching experience.

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires constant standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing in a safe manner
  • Requires frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching
  • Able to frequently lift and carry equipment weighing up to 30lbs
  • Able to push and pull with 100lbs of force, the force required to push/pull hand brakes

Why work for R.J. Corman?

  • Safety is our #1 priority
  • Competitive wages
  • Benefits start day one – health, dental, vision
  • Paid time off - accrual starts day one
  • 401k with generous company match
  • Company paid life insurance
  • 8 company paid holidays
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee referral program

R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.

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