Mechanical - Machinist - South Charleston, WV

Job Description:

Job Summary
Inspect, service, repair and maintain diesel locomotives

Primary Activities and Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
* Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in diesel engines, air brake equipment, running gear or locomotive components
* Rivet, bolt, glue, braze or weld to fabricate, modify or design replacement parts for equipment
* Fabricate, cut, shape, and perform finish operations using various types of materials
* Perform periodic service on locomotives
* Move locomotives
* Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Pay Rate
* Training Rate and/or Apprentice Rate - $36.97/hour
* Apprentice (1st 345 work days from start date at work location) - 90% of journeyman rate
* Apprentice (2nd 345 work days from start date at work location) - 95% of journeyman rate
* Full Journeyman Rate (upon reporting to location) $41.08/hour
Training
You will attend paid training, which could be out of town. (COMPANY NAME) will pay for travel and lodging as required by collective bargaining agreement.

Minimum Qualifications
* High School Diploma/GED
* 18 years of age or older
* Valid Driver's License
* One year mechanical work experience or training
* One year experience reading and interpreting technical drawings or schematics
Preferred Qualifications
* Two years diesel mechanic experience
* Completion of a mechanical vocational or trade school program
Physical Requirements
* Heavy work, lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds on a rare basis
* Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb
* Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis
Job Requirements
* Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
* Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, or safety-toe boots
* Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work
* Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations
* Must pass all required assessments
* Must pass a background screening
* Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test
* This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement and membership is req