Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation LLC

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation LLC

Traveling Railroad Equipment Mechanic

Chesapeake, VA

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$90kDetected 51 days ago
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About the role

  • Must possess the necessary experience to operate, service, troubleshoot and repair track maintenance equipment.
  • Potentially requires extensive domestic travel, and the possibility of travel abroad.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of hydraulic systems
  • Knowledge of electrical systems
  • Knowledge of pneumatic systems
  • Knowledge of computer control systems and associated software
  • Must be capable of instructing railroad personnel in the operation and maintenance of track maintenance equipment.
  • Must be able to read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics.
  • Must have a working knowledge of fluid power, basic computer skills, basic electricity, and a solid background in mechanics.
  • Does not have direct supervision of any employee, however, will be required to supervise customer's employees in the form of instruction.
  • Must be self-motivated and perform assigned task with limited or no supervision.
  • Knowledge: Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

Skills

  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exits.
  • Ability to work in the metric unit of measure and to convert to US Standard.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Ability to travel extensively via automobile, and commercial transportation.
  • Ability to satisfactorily pass a physical examination, required upon employment.
  • Incumbent must demonstrate or participate in internal/external training programs to obtain the following
  • The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
  • Be honest and trustworthy

Compensation

  • $80k-$90k

Benefits

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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