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The Diesel Engine Mechanic at Hire Military Talent is responsible for inspecting and servicing diesel locomotives fleet in compliance with company, federal, and industry standards. This role involves diagnosing malfunctions in diesel engines, air brake systems, fuel systems, and other mechanical system issues, as well as repairing, replacing, or rebuilding locomotives and diesel engine components. The mechanic will also operate equipment, communicate technical information, and ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Responsibilities
- Inspect and service diesel locomotives fleet within compliance of company, federal, and industry standards.
- Diagnose malfunctions in diesel engines, air brake systems, fuel systems, and other issues related to the locomotive mechanical system.
- Repair, replace or rebuild locomotives and diesel engine components as needed.
- Operate equipment including measuring instruments, precision machines, hand tools, and material handling equipment, i.e., forklifts, cranes, and overhead hoists
- Communicate technical information, job briefing information, job procedure recommendations and other work-related information with others verbally, through writing, telephone, radio, and intercom.
- Read and interpret information from diagrams, schematics, graphs, and charts, and input it into a computer as needed.
- Ensure all equipment or materials are available and ready for use as needed.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and efficiently handle controversy.
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Basic keyboarding skills
- Basic mathematic skills
- 4 years of education or work experience (or a combination of the two) as a mechanic repairing trucks, ships, farm equipment, airplanes, trains, automobiles, diesels OR current journeyman's mechanical card.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Valid driver's license
- Experience making quick and accurate visual inspections at near and far distances.
- Experience reading and understanding instructions
- Must pass a pre-employment Diesel Mechanic Aptitude Test
- Qualify on a Physical Ability Test (PAT) prior to employment, background check and drug/alcohol testing.
Preferred
- An Associate-Degree in a mechanical related field
- Certified and/or licensed as a diesel mechanic by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
- Completed a formal auto/diesel engine training program
- Experience as a mechanic in other fields (e.g., military, aviation, nuclear, marine)
- Experience welding or a welding certificate
- Experience working outdoors in variable weather conditions
- Experience working in an environment that requires you to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection.
- Experience working with, on, and around moving heavy equipment
About Hire Military Talent
Hire Military Talent operates in the military recruitment industry, providing specialized services to both job seekers and employers. They focus on placing candidates in roles such as Data Center Managers, Engineering Facility Managers, Field Service & Maintenance Technicians, and more, specializing in industries like construction, logistics, IT security, and administrative positions.