What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Locomotive Mechanic - NJ position at Conrail?
Job Description
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Inspect, repair and maintain diesel locomotives in a shop environment and outdoors. Diagnose diesel engine malfunctions and make electrical system & mechanical repairs.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in diesel engines, air brake equipment, running gear or locomotive components. Perform periodic service on locomotives.
Communication:
Read/understand written technical training material. Maintain records of repairs, calibrations, tests. Read Federal regulatory documents dealing with handling of hazardous materials. Read manufacturers manuals for technical information on equipment operation.
Physical Requirements:
Must lift and carry objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds. Must perform work activities that require bending, stooping or crawling. Climb stairs, ladders, scaffolding and other large structures. Must recognize audible signals and warnings.
Safety:
Must follow company safety rules and procedures. Must comply with proper safety tagging procedures. Use safe, temporary methods and practices when standard tools/equipment are not available. Wear protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses.
Qualifications:
Physical:
Company Description
Conrail is a small railroad with big resources where you can have a rewarding career without sacrificing quality of life.
As a terminal and switching service provider for its owners, CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern, Conrail provides safe and efficient rail service for many local rail freight customers in Detroit, New Jersey and Philadelphia. Customers located along Conrail’s lines in these shared asset areas have access to the nation’s rail network through either NS or CSX.
Although Conrail no longer handles commercial matters for customers, we continue to play a critical role in serving shippers and receivers as an agent for our owners. As a local rail service provider, it is Conrail’s job to make sure that customers’ freight shipments are safely and efficiently moved between their rail sidings and the long-distance freight trains operated by CSX and Norfolk Southern.
Conrail is a small railroad with big resources where you can have a rewarding career without sacrificing quality of life. As a terminal and switching service provider for its owners, CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern, Conrail provides safe and efficient rail service for many local rail freight customers in Detroit, New Jersey and Philadelphia. Customers located along Conrail’s lines in these shared asset areas have access to the nation’s rail network through either NS or CSX. Although Conrail no longer handles commercial matters for customers, we continue to play a critical role in serving shippers and receivers as an agent for our owners. As a local rail service provider, it is Conrail’s job to make sure that customers’ freight shipments are safely and efficiently moved between their rail sidings and the long-distance freight trains operated by CSX and Norfolk Southern.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Inspect, repair and maintain diesel locomotives in a shop environment and outdoors. Diagnose diesel engine malfunctions and make electrical system & mechanical repairs.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in diesel engines, air brake equipment, running gear or locomotive components. Perform periodic service on locomotives.
Communication:
Read/understand written technical training material. Maintain records of repairs, calibrations, tests. Read Federal regulatory documents dealing with handling of hazardous materials. Read manufacturers manuals for technical information on equipment operation.
Physical Requirements:
Must lift and carry objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds. Must perform work activities that require bending, stooping or crawling. Climb stairs, ladders, scaffolding and other large structures. Must recognize audible signals and warnings.
Safety:
Must follow company safety rules and procedures. Must comply with proper safety tagging procedures. Use safe, temporary methods and practices when standard tools/equipment are not available. Wear protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses.
Qualifications:
Physical:
- Operate proper electric, pneumatic or hydraulic hand tools such as drills or power saw.
- Operate acetylene torches for cutting and/or shaping metal parts.
- Able to use electronic scales, balances, voltmeters, gauges, or micrometers.
- Install, disassemble, rebuild, or replace parts or pieces of equipment, machines, or systems.
- Diagnose minor malfunctions, reset protective devices, and perform minor maintenance.
- Respond to and act upon wayside signals and cab signals, including light color signals, torpedoes, flags and hot detectors.
- Ensure compliance and respond to all signals and take corrective action if necessary.
- Perform work activities that require bending, stooping, or crawling.
- Lift and carry objects weighing over 50 pounds.
- Follow company safety rules and procedures and standard safety practices.
- Use personal safety apparel such as hard hats, gloves, and other safety equipment.
- Follow safe operating/work procedures when using equipment, materials or processes.
- Read and understand safety signs, labels or package content descriptions.
- Rely on safety rules/experience in handling loads of over 50 pounds.
- Read and understand safety signs, labels or package content descriptions.
- Obtain and maintain appropriate CDL license.
Company Description
Conrail is a small railroad with big resources where you can have a rewarding career without sacrificing quality of life.
As a terminal and switching service provider for its owners, CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern, Conrail provides safe and efficient rail service for many local rail freight customers in Detroit, New Jersey and Philadelphia. Customers located along Conrail’s lines in these shared asset areas have access to the nation’s rail network through either NS or CSX.
Although Conrail no longer handles commercial matters for customers, we continue to play a critical role in serving shippers and receivers as an agent for our owners. As a local rail service provider, it is Conrail’s job to make sure that customers’ freight shipments are safely and efficiently moved between their rail sidings and the long-distance freight trains operated by CSX and Norfolk Southern.
Conrail is a small railroad with big resources where you can have a rewarding career without sacrificing quality of life. As a terminal and switching service provider for its owners, CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern, Conrail provides safe and efficient rail service for many local rail freight customers in Detroit, New Jersey and Philadelphia. Customers located along Conrail’s lines in these shared asset areas have access to the nation’s rail network through either NS or CSX. Although Conrail no longer handles commercial matters for customers, we continue to play a critical role in serving shippers and receivers as an agent for our owners. As a local rail service provider, it is Conrail’s job to make sure that customers’ freight shipments are safely and efficiently moved between their rail sidings and the long-distance freight trains operated by CSX and Norfolk Southern.
