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Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:Performs scheduled inspections, makes repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment, and following company guidelines and checklists, using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing tools, by performing the following duties. Successful candidate must have knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned, as requested or required.1. Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.2. Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.3. Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections. Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.4. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools.5. Sets up and operates grinders and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.6. Takes lube oil samples, cooling water samples.7. Cleans oil separator screens and lube oil strainers and spark arrestor traps.8. Checks operation of low water and crankcase protectors.9. Checks for air-fuel, oil, lube oil, water, and exhaust leaks; checks under main generator for oil and cleans as needed.10. Inspects cab weather-stripping and records condition; inspects cab equipment and lists missing items; inspects engine room and cab fire extinguishers; inspects engine base bolts, dowel pins, bearing cap bolts, gear case and gear bolts; inspects turbo screen for cracks and plugging.11. Checks fuel tanks, hoses and clamps for defects, damage, leaks according to company specifications.12. Inspects wheels according to wheel inspection report and signs off on report.13. Drains condensation from fuel tank sump, opens all car body, generator, and sump drains; drains box retention tanks.14. Changes all impingement type air filters, lube oil filters, engine air filters, and air compressor filters and oil; changes all main reservoir and dirt collector elements, fuel oil filters and strainer elements. Do full service on several makes and models of vehicles and equipment.15. Torques crab nuts, head nuts, basket bolts, exhaust stacks, and rocker arm nuts.16. Time all injectors and valves, sets racks, complete diesel tune ups.17. Checks turbo, idler backlash.18. Performs modifications as required.19. Changes valves and main reservoir according to specifications.20. Performs main bearing checks according to company specifications.21. Repairs and installs mechanical units, such as fuel and water pumps, control valves, governors, distributors, windshield wiper motors using mechanics’ hand tools.22. Performs other duties as requested or required.23. Must be familiar with and able to trouble shoot and repair 12 and 24 volt electrical systems.24. Needs to have experience with hydraulic systems, equipment, and components. Be able to accurately trouble shoot and repair.RequirementsMust furnish own tools.Education/Experience:High school education or general education development (GED); 1 year mechanical experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Certificates and Licenses:None required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:1. Knowledge of and skills in using hand tools, including screwdrivers, socket wrenches, torque wrenches, pry bars, and specialized mechanic tools.2. Knowledge of and skills in using power tools including cut-off saws, drills, portable band saws, skill saws, air impact wrenches, grinders.3. Knowledge of and skills in using hydraulic tools including hydraulic wrenches and barring over tools.4. Knowledge of and skills in operating welding equipment and cutting tools.5. Knowledge of and skills in operating heavy equipment including overhead cranes, truck cranes, and forklifts.6. Knowledge of and skills in mechanical maintenance.7. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, drawings, schematics, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.8. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference, length, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic shop math.9. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.10. Ability to read and interpret gauges and precision measuring tools.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.Must be able to see well enough to read gauges, precision measuring instruments, schematics, maintenance manuals 100% of time.Must be able to talk and hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others within the company 100% of time.Must be able to reach with arms and hands to perform inspection, maintenance, and repair duties 100% of time.Must be able to bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat 100% of time.Must be able to use hands to grasp, handle, finger and feel 100% of time.Must be able to climb and balance well enough to mount locomotive, vehicles, equipment, and rail cars by climbing up and down steps and ladders 30% of time.Must be able to walk on level or uneven ground 100% of time.Physical Dimensions:The employee is regularly required to exert up to 20 pounds of force; and/or frequently required to exert up to 50 pounds of force; and/or occasionally required to exert up to 125 pounds of force.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to a high noise level; moving mechanical parts, moving machinery, outside weather conditions and elements; fumes from gasoline, oil, and grease. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.RequirementsSupervisory Responsibilities:Employees in this job do not have supervisory responsibilities.Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.


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