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HOURLY RATE:$25.22 - $31.52 p/hourBENEFITS: Health insurance, Dental and Vision insurance, Employee Assistance Programs, 401(k) and 401(k) Match, Railroad Retirement Benefits, Life insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, and much moreComposite Mechanic's work shall consist of inspecting, maintaining and repairing rolling stock and company equipment. Painting and stenciling freight and passenger cars and locomotives; carpenter work on locomotives and shop buildings (except that which is presently performed by Maintenance Of Way employees); rerailing rolling stock by use of blocking, cables, and rerailers; coupling air hoses and testing air brakes in train yards; repairing rolling stock components following Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and company policy; provides locomotive maintenance, including repairs, replacing, and adjusting parts and component (including Electrical/Electronic); service locomotives, adds fuel and other necessary supplies; diagnose locomotive component malfunctions; assembling components as related to the diesel engine, air compressor, radiator, trucks and car body, and other components; perform locomotive inspections, complete inspection, work and maintenance reports; preparing necessary reports associated with car and locomotive repairs; and, performs other essential and nonessential functions as assigned.ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Follows company and government safety procedures, uses common sense, takes necessary precautions (e.g., wearing/using protective clothes and equipment) and maintains an overall level of safety awareness when operating in the work environment.Performs maintenance activity, both scheduled and on request, conducting air brake tests, lubricating moving parts, cleaning components, painting, etc.Prepares necessary forms and reports associated with car repair.Operates transport vehicles, cranes, locomotives, shop equipment, and company vehicles occasionally.Performs rerailing duties utilizing blocking, cables, rerailing frogs, and heavy equipment.Responsible for performing duties and working hours as scheduled, including overtime, holidays, nights, weekends, and travel as necessary.Performs other essential and nonessential functions as assigned, including tasks normally assigned to other composite mechanics.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Education, Licenses/Certifications and Work ExperienceHigh school graduate or equivalent required.Must possess a current and valid driver's license and be insurable under IAIS's commercial auto policy throughout IAIS employment. 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