Powerhouse - Traveling Mechanic (Rail)

Marmon Railroad Services Come join a team where People make the differenceAs a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent. Traveling Mechanic installs, maintains, and repairs manufacturing equipment and fixtures related to the Rail Industry. Conducts general maintenance activities primarily on machinery and related equipment. Maintains repair and maintenance records. Troubleshoots problems and escalates the most complex issues to senior coworkers. Typically has 3-5 years of experience and works under broad supervision. Who We Are: Marmon Holdings, Inc., part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc ., is a global industrial organization comprising 11 diverse groups. With more than 100 autonomous manufacturing and service businesses, 20,000-plus employees and $10 billion in annual revenue, we may be the biggest company you’ve never heard of. Marmon’s 20,000-plus team members serve diverse industries and markets worldwide. Marmon Rail & Leasing Group With a team of more than 6,000 dedicated employees; the rail and leasing products and services enable the safe and efficient delivery of essential commodities – from crude oil to corn syrup – across continents and oceans. Freight is vital to the economy, and every day the rail system is under enormous pressure — literally. Every wheel, every car, every tank, and every mile of track must be operating at top condition. Our rail leasing companies are there to help bring it all together. Marmon Railyard Products & Services is a key partner in providing track maintenance and construction and locomotive manufacturing, transfer, switching and maintenance. Railyard Products & Services includes Amertrack Rail, Powerhouse, Trackmobile, and Zephir. Powerhous e - Traveling Mechanic #ZR7 JOB SUMMARY Installs, maintains, and repairs manufacturing equipment and fixtures. Conducts general maintenance activities primarily on machinery and related equipment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains all records related to repairs and maintenance of equipment and customer products. Troubleshoots problems and escalates the most complex issues to senior coworkers. Typically has 3-5 years of experience and works under broad supervision. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with the typical problems that occur in track maintenance. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move heavy objects up to 75lbs. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and may be required to work nights, holidays, and weekends. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS This position requires the review and use of standard-issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.