Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation (SPRING) LLC is seeking a Traveling Railroad Equipment Mechanic. The role involves providing technical services, operating and maintaining track maintenance equipment, and instructing railroad personnel.
Responsibilities
- Must possess the necessary experience to operate, service, troubleshoot and repair track maintenance equipment
- Must be capable of instructing railroad personnel in the operation and maintenance of track maintenance equipment
- Must be able to read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics
- Must have a working knowledge of fluid power, basic computer skills, basic electricity, and a solid background in mechanics
- Potentially requires extensive domestic travel, and the possibility of travel abroad
- Does not have direct supervision of any employee, however, will be required to supervise customer's employees in the form of instruction
- Must be self-motivated and perform assigned task with limited or no supervision
Skills
- Must possess the necessary experience to operate, service, troubleshoot and repair track maintenance equipment
- Must be capable of instructing railroad personnel in the operation and maintenance of track maintenance equipment
- Must be able to read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics
- Must have a working knowledge of fluid power, basic computer skills, basic electricity, and a solid background in mechanics
- Potentially requires extensive domestic travel, and the possibility of travel abroad
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of hydraulic systems
- Knowledge of electrical systems
- Knowledge of pneumatic systems
- Knowledge of computer control systems and associated software
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to work in the metric unit of measure and to convert to US Standard
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
- Ability to travel extensively via automobile, and commercial transportation
- Ability to satisfactorily pass a physical examination, required upon employment
- Must possess the necessary experience to operate, service, troubleshoot and repair railway track maintenance equipment
- Must be knowledgeable in railroad track work procedures and be familiar with railroad terminology
- Must be capable of instructing railroad personnel in the operation and maintenance of railway track maintenance equipment
- Must be able to read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics
- Must have a working knowledge of fluid power, basic computer skills, basic electricity, and a solid background in mechanics
- Be honest and trustworthy
- Be respectful
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Be flexible
- Demonstrate sound work ethics
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