Composite Mechanic

6 days ago


Blue Island, Illinois, United States Iowa Interstate Railroad Full time
Job Summary

The Iowa Interstate Railroad is seeking a skilled Composite Mechanic to join our team. As a Composite Mechanic, you will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing rolling stock and company equipment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Inspect and maintain rolling stock and company equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks, including lubricating moving parts, cleaning components, and painting
  • Diagnose and repair malfunctions in rolling stock components, following Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and company policy
  • Operate transport vehicles, cranes, locomotives, shop equipment, and company vehicles as needed
  • Perform rerailing duties using 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
Requirements
  • High 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
  • IAIS will require employees to obtain a CDL within 6 months from date of hire
  • Prior experience and knowledge of transportation/train operations helpful
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  • Ability to read, understand, and abide by the General Code of Operating Rules
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, management, vendors, and contractors
Working Conditions

The location of work performed is frequently out-of-doors. The material used in the surrounding workplace exposes the incumbent to the following conditions on a regular basis:

  • Weather (including extreme cold and heat)
  • Water (from snow, ice, rain, and cleaning operations)
  • Oil, grease, battery acids, and other hazardous chemicals
  • Noise (from machinery)
  • Fumes, odors, dusts, gases
  • Moving equipment
  • Vibration
  • Various heights

The job requires the individual to follow standard safety procedures, be alert, and take necessary precautions to avoid possible injuries or health problems that may result from:

  • Batteries
  • Malfunctioning electrical equipment
  • Moving and rotating equipment (possibility of injury is increased during night-time conditions)
  • Working with soaps, caustic solutions, electrical cleaners, and fuel
  • Long periods of continuous work time (e.g., multiple work shifts)
  • Low and high voltage equipment
  • Working around other workers


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