Yard & Machinery Mechanic

2 months ago


Vancouver, United States American Track Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionYARD and MACHINERY MECHANIC

Build your career with an innovative and sustainable railroad maintenance and construction team Our company is rapidly growing, and we have plenty of opportunities available for accelerated advancement. We believe that having happy and healthy employees is key to our success, and we offer a wide range of competitive benefits to help our team manage their physical and financial wellness. If you're looking to grow in a hands-on and collaborative environment with one of the most experienced companies in the industry, we'd love to hear from you. Start your adventure building America’s infrastructure today

The Yard & Machinery Mechanic handles the maintenance and repair of company equipment, machinery, and small tools. A Mechanic is an hourly skilled craft position that works on construction equipment and any combination of the duties below. A Mechanic performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the workflow dictates. The qualified candidate will own his own tools and like to work outdoors. The qualified candidate will perform routine & preventative maintenance on fleet vehicles, trailers, heavy trucks, and construction equipment, including on-track machinery, either in the shop or at the jobsite, depending on the need.

What You'll Do:
  • Primary responsibilities include service & inspection of trucks, vehicles, construction equipment, and some specialty railroad equipment either upon arrival or prior to departure from the shop. The qualified candidate will be working alongside the Master Mechanic/Shop Foreman to perform these tasks.
  • Services include grease/oil check & change, tire repair/replacement, hydraulic repairs, welding (mainly stick and mig), parts installation, and other miscellaneous repairs on construction equipment.
  • Ensures company equipment, machinery, and small tools are in full working order and ready for use on a daily basis.
  • Performs general industrial maintenance, preventative maintenance on equipment in the shop and occasionally onsite.
  • Perform field mechanic duties when time permits, and maintenance is required on equipment that is over the road.
  • Responsible for coordinating repair schedule with operations team, minimizing downtime.
  • Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and making repairs to all shop equipment and machinery.
  • Coordinates maintenance repairs with outside vendors if needed.
  • Keeps maintenance area in clean orderly condition, with all tools and equipment in good working order.
  • Tracks equipment maintenance logs, ensuring that routine preventative maintenance is performed timely.
  • Communicates to managers and operational leaders when equipment is damaged or requires repairs due to misuse.
  • Ensures equipment appearance is clean and company logos are prominently placed.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Why You'll Love Working for Us:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
  • PTO and Holidays
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • 401K

What We Need from You:
  • ​​​​​​Electric & hydraulic experience, welding, and five years’ experience in equipment maintenance/mechanic shop/truck repair, or heavy machinery maintenance experience
  • Record keeping skills
  • 40 hrs. week
  • Pay dependent on experience.
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
  • Vocational/Technical school training related to auto/truck repair & diesel truck repair
  • Familiar with a variety of heavy machinery and tools utilized in the construction industry
  • Knowledge of rail maintenance and/or commercial construction operations, preferred
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Pre-employment background check and drug screen required
  • Understand work directions and communicate effectively with operation teams and fellow employees
  • Excellent planning and time management abilities
  • Organized with attention to detail
  • Ability to repair tools and equipment, as well as weld/fabricate
  • Ability to read precision instruments, gauges and electrical multimeters
  • Capable use of hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time; stoop, bend, and crouch; lift and carry; climb on/off heavy mobile equipment safely; walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground, in varying weather
  • Maintain constant alertness to the multiple activities of the construction site, including activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment, including all of the equipment in our fleet that requires service
  • Work outdoors in all weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat, rain, etc.)
  • Work near heavy equipment and moving machinery with periodic exposure to high levels of noise, grease, and dust


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