Assistant Diesel Locomotive Mechanic & Electrician

Great Smoky Mountain Railroad | Bryson City, NC

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Posted Date 10/03/2024
Description Division/Department: Operations

Job Title: Assistant Diesel Locomotive Mechanic & Electrician

Reports To: Head Diesel Locomotive Mechanic & Electrician; Trainmaster

Type of position: Hourly

Employee Classification: Regular

Location: Varies depending on train schedule.

Compensation: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour depending on experience

Job Summary: Inspect, maintain, and repair diesel locomotives in accordance with Federal and state regulations while working under the direction of the Head Diesel Locomotive Mechanic & Electrician.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Understand and follow all Federal, Company, and AAR regulations.
  • Reports any condition that affects the movement of the train to proper authorities.
  • Performs required locomotive inspections.
  • Identifies FRA and AAR running defects.
  • Understands how to safely coordinate and jack railroad rolling stock.
  • Service and maintain locomotives' brake shoes, lube oil, water & treatment, sand etc.
  • Must be willing to work long hours when needed.
  • Must be willing to come in to work on short notice.
  • Must be willing to travel when necessary for job related duties.
  • Work with other departments as part of a team to provide passengers/guest with positive memories.
  • Must have a positive attitude and work well with management and other employees.
Work Environment:
  • Work on and off the train in varied terrain in all weather during both daylight and dark hours.
  • Work with mechanical shop setting and railyard during maintenance of locomotives, passenger's cars, MOW equipment, etc.
  • Varied schedule throughout the year dictated by train schedule and maintenance operations.
Requirements

Education, Skill, and Work Experience Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have some experience servicing and maintaining diesel locomotives.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English.
  • Ability to be on your feet for up to 12 hours.
  • Ability to lift 75 lbs.
  • Ability to ascend/descend train steps/ladders and crawl on, under and around locomotive and passengers' cars while performing needed maintenance functions.
  • Good balance/equilibrium: walk on moving trains, graveled, uneven and/or sloped surfaces that may be wet/slippery while carrying lantern and flashlight.
  • Must possess organizational skills with the ability to multi-task while prioritizing workload with a practical, flexible and innovative approach to work.
  • Ability to communicate successfully with a variety of personalities and function effectively as a member of a team.
  • Pre-Employment & Random Drug Testing program in compliance with company policy.
  • Take & Pass GCOR Rules Test.
  • Must pass pre-employment work steps physical evaluation.
  • Valid Driver License.
Salary Description

Salary20.50 Hour
Trade
Electrician
Per Diem
None

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