Diesel Mechanic Apprentice

3 days ago

Wichita, Kansas, United States Watco Corp Full time
Diesel Mechanic Apprentice Job Description

The Diesel Mechanic Apprentice will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining locomotives in accordance with company policies. This role requires a team player who can work effectively with others to achieve productivity and success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Implement and comply with the company safety plan.
  • Maintain a respectful work environment.
  • Develop and sustain an environment where obstacles to success are communicated to all affected parties.
  • Ensure clear communication between all parties.
  • Continuously seek safe and productive ways to perform tasks.
  • Comply with confidentiality policies as stated in the company employee manual.
  • Coordinate locomotive mechanical department functions with other departments.
  • Comply with FRA guidelines on Personal Blue Signal Protection of Workers.
  • Provide customer service consistent with company goals.
  • Work with connecting railroads to ensure efficient interchange of cars and locomotives.
  • Perform air tests, inspect, and repair locomotives or components for structural defects and wear according to FRA and manufacturing guidelines.
  • Comply with all rules, regulations, and programs, including drug and alcohol.
  • Be proficient in interchange rules as they pertain to locomotives.
  • Possess working knowledge of wear limit gauges and testing equipment.
  • Complete written forms and reports, as well as necessary Federal Railroad Administration reports.
  • Become a qualified locomotive inspector according to FRA regulations.
  • Familiar with state and federal regulations related to the railroad industry.
  • Perform emergency repairs and re-railing of railroad rolling stock.
  • Solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
  • Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Have a working knowledge of various tools and equipment, such as welders, torches, hammers, jacks, and mechanical, pneumatic, and hand tools.
  • Develop skills of subordinate employees to ensure highly qualified successors.
Education and Experience
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Completed a three-year Railroad Apprenticeship or have four years of railroad-related experience or five years of experience in another mechanical field.
Reading & Language Skills
  • Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and federal and state regulations.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
  • Ability to write and update rules and manuals to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Certificates and Licenses
  • Valid driver's license and insurable by company insurance provider to drive and operate company vehicles and equipment.
  • Ability to become a qualified Service Engineer according to Federal Railroad Administration regulations and perform electrical duties as required.
Work Environment
  • Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and elements, noise, and fumes from gas, oil, and grease.

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