TXGN Railway Locomotive Mechanic Job at TNW Corporation, Gonzales, TX

  • TNW Corporation
  • Gonzales, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Title: TXGN LOCOMOTIVE MECHANIC

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POSITION SUMMARY:

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As a Diesel Mechanic, you’ll play a key role in keeping our locomotives running safely 

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and efficiently. In this hands-on position, you’ll inspect, service, and maintain diesel 

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engines, trucks, and equipment while following important safety and company 

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guidelines. You’ll work with tools and instruments to diagnose mechanical issues and 

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make repairs. Over time, you may qualify to operate specialized equipment including 

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locomotives in a shop setting, following federal standards. This physically active role 

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offers on-the-job training and real opportunities for growth.

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Reports to the Superintendent of Mechanical and Superintendent of Railway Operations.

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Reporting Location: TXGN Railway in Gonzales, TX

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex 

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(including pregnancy), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. 

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

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Education and Experience:  High school diploma or equivalent

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Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license without restrictions

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Skills and Attributes: 

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• Strict adherence to TNW Core Values and Strategic Pillars

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• Computer skills

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• Able to use phones and radios

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• Able to manage and plan daily work based on priorities

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• Must be proficient in written and spoken English

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• 18 years of age or older

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• Able to understand and follow written and oral directions

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Availability: 

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Requires commitment in support of the success of the railroad operation. Occasionally, requires working extended hours and shifts.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Physical

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o Able to frequently climb ladders, get on and off equipment, work at various heights including doing repairs on top of heavy equipment and locomotives, and work on uneven surfaces

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o Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

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o Able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, squat, crawl, and sit for extended periods of time

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o Able to use hands to hold, grasp, turn or pull

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o Able to reach over shoulder level

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o Able to work in tight space on locomotives and equipment

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o Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain EMD locomotives mechanical and electrical systems

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o Able to work with loud noises, chemicals, fumes, dirt, and dust

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o Assemble, repair, disassemble, install, or replace locomotive diesel engine components

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o Test and repair fuel systems, radiators, safety valves, air compressors, draft systems, couplers, brake systems, safety appliances, and lube oil pump filter systems

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o Repair wheels, springs, hangers, running gears, and brake rigging traction motors

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o Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance on locomotives, tools, and equipment, including timely 92-day inspections

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o Perform minor electrical repairs on locomotives

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o Maintain documentation on all repairs and inspections

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o Obtain quotes for all repairs that need to be outsourced

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o Maintain the assigned company vehicle, all tools required for mechanical job and grounds around work areas

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o Properly dispose of used materials such as oil, filters, and other waste products.

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o Return cores timely

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o Able to operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently

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• Visual

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o Able to visually distinguish colors – red, blue, green, and yellow

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o Must have good night vision

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o Able to see, interpret, and relay signals

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o Able to judge distance and speed

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o Ability to plan and arrange spatially

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o Able to analyze reports and data

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o Inspect locomotive components, diagnose problems in diesel engines, trucks, and equipment

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

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• Able to work on and around heavy equipment

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• Outdoors in all weather conditions (could be extreme heat, cold, or wet), on uneven surfaces, in locomotive barns, or on various heights of equipment. Noise level can be high.

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

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• Comply with all company and FRA safety procedures, policies, and rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment

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• Demonstrate TNW Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Servant Leadership, and Quality

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• Willing to submit to pre-employment background verification, medical review, and drug screening

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• Willing to submit to random drug and alcohol testing during employment

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TNW Corporation and its railroads are Equal Opportunity Employers. The duties, responsibilities, and qualifications in this posting are representative categories to be used by an applicant in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general guidelines do not constitute an exhaustive list of qualifications or essential functions of the position. 

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WE HIRE VETERANS

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Job Tags

Shift work, Night shift

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