Mechanic

Benefits Offering

RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives.  We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives. 

Compensation

$25 - $50 / per hour depending on experience 

Position Summary

Repairs and maintains heavy construction equipment and other company vehicles, including dump trucks, bulldozers, rollers and backhoes. In addition to heavy civil equipment, a range of on track equipment repair will be required.  Performs work in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications, company standards and safety standards.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Operates and inspects machines or heavy equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Tests mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Dismantles and reassembles heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Adjusts and repairs ignition, fuel, electrical, hydraulic and steering systems.
• Maintains and repairs chassis, frames and bodies.
• Repairs and maintains diesel and gasoline engines.
• Maintains and repairs tires, batteries, brakes and valves.
• Assists with inspections and safety checks.
• Travels to field locations to provide repairs or maintenance.
• Prepares detailed maintenance and repair records
• Arc welding knowledge is essential.
• Diagnose Hydraulic and electrical problems.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years experience in the skilled mechanical repair of construction equipment (must have own tools)
• Preferred 10+ years of experience in the skilled mechanical repair of construction equipment (must have own tools)
• Ability to read and understand procedural instructions and manuals.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work in shop and field environments
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work being performed.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Works both indoors and outdoors
• Travels to field locations to provide repairs or maintenance, when required
• Frequently performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as standing, lifting, walking, stooping, bending, reaching and handling of materials, equipment and tools
• Uses hands and fingers to operate equipment and tools involved in repairs
• Lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries heavy objects, machinery, and tools up to 50 pounds
• Works around vehicles and machinery with moving parts
• Exposed to exhaust fumes, gasoline, and diesel fuel
• May be exposed to harsh weather conditions
• May be exposed to loud noise.

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RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.