Diesel Mechanic (Skilled Machinist)

Description

• Performs scheduled maintenance inspections, preventative maintenance inspections and unscheduled maintenance inspection.
• Comply with all related safety rules and procedures and reports all hazards as required.
• Attend and participate in all assigned training, specifically safety and security related.
• Repairs and replaces components.
• Performs modification from drawings, prints or mechanical schematics.
• Must document job tasks or work performed manually or electronically and submit as required.
• Troubleshoots and performs fault detection on mechanical systems.

Requirements

• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are also required.
• Must demonstrate mechanical ability and experience.
• Combination of position related training, education and experience.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and vendors.
• Must prove capabilities through the successful completion of applicable test(s) and examination(s).
• Must be capable of using all related hand and power tools including pneumatic and hydraulic tools.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Must complete all work in compliances with FRA, MBTA, and Keolis Commuter Services standards.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of and familiarity with diesel engines and their major components.
• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints and schematics.
• Must be able to communicate successfully with a variety of disciplines and levels, both internal and external staff.
• Position requires ability to climb onto rail equipment.
• Satisfactory prior work history.
• Must be able to travel and work at all Commuter Rail locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island in all weather conditions.
• A good level of understanding of the basic equipment functions as they pertain to railroad locomotives is preferred.
• This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb ladders, talk and listen, lift up to fifty (50) pounds and reach with both hands and both arms.

Benefits

• Pet, Home, Auto insurance
• Supplemental health plans for accidents, critical illness, hospital stays
• Company Sponsored Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Medical & Rx plan
• Transit and Parking Reimbursement Benefits
• Voluntary Benefits Plan options including
• Dental & Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Fidelity 401K Program
• Short- & Long-term Disability Benefits
• Railroad Retirement Benefits – a federal program that administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits to U.S. railroad workers and their families.
• Education Assistance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance