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Assistant Diesel Locomotive Mechanic & Electrician
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad
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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
Salary
20.50 Hour
Trade
Electrician
Per Diem
None
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