Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Drummac, Inc. is an integrated railroad services company that specializes in providing mechanical and janitorial services to the transportation industry. With operations located across the United States, the services we perform range in scope from routine mechanical maintenance, inspections, repairs, audits, cleaning, and specialty railroad services to providing equipment and supplies for the transportation industry with a niche in passenger rail. We provide these services using in-house resources, which enables us to provided best-in-class quality control.
JOB SUMMARY:
A Mechanical Apprentice, known at Drummac as Qualified Person (QP) must be able to work in compliance while maintaining and repairing passenger rail cars and locomotives while working under the supervision of our Passenger Rail Mechanic. They must adhere to and maintain strict compliance with corporate/office policies and procedures, established health and safety protocols, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs air brake inspection of passenger cars, private cars and have knowledge of air brake systems
Performs locomotive daily inspection; able to troubleshoot and handle repair/replacement of parts
Troubleshoots passenger cars including but not limited to toilet systems, air conditioning systems, doors, panels, lights, electrical systems and brake systems along with making any necessary repairs
Ability to fill out regulatory, client and Company-required paperwork
Performs necessary electrical tests, removes, disassembles, replaces, repairs, modifies, rebuilds, assembles, adjusts, and maintains batteries and all electrical equipment or components on locomotives
Communicates written and/or verbal findings of inspections to Supervisor
Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call is required
Flexible schedule to accommodate dynamic train schedules
Ability to work outdoors in inclement work conditions is required
Wears and uses required protective equipment while working
Takes responsibility for own safety while on the job
Performs other related duties as required or assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing and reasoning skills
Valid driver's license is required.
Trade school or formal railroad locomotive or diesel mechanical maintenance training required.
Knowledge of locomotive mechanical or locomotive electrical or industrial heavy equipment mechanical experience is required.
Successful completion of a pre-employment screening process.
Hourly rate range for
Passenger Rail Mechanic Apprentice
candidates in
San Lu
is Obispo, California: $25-$27.
Actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on multiple factors which include relevant skills and experience. In addition to hourly wage, full-time employees will be offered the following benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Long-Term Disability coverage
Short-Term Disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with employer matching
Newly hired employees will accrue PTO at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 worked
Drummac is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a drug free work environment to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
Drummac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Apprenticeship, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Weekend work