Locomotive Service Technician (LST)

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velocity rail solutionsFlippin (AR)

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Short Line Railroads

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$772 +/Weekly

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About the role

Job Description: Velocity has long-term fixed contracts with Class I Railroads to fuel and/or service locomotives using specialized equipment. We have dedicated trucks that operate 24/7 365 days a year. We work in all types of weather and our work is not seasonal. Pay you can count on!!!!

BENEFITS: $772 +/WeeklyHome Daily! Paid Weekly48 hour dayshift schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 6am to 6pm with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday off Medical-High and Low Deductible plans with set copays and prescription amounts Medical, dental, and vision 401k - give 5% get 4% match, fully vested in matching funds immediately Company-paid life, AD+D, and long term disability Short term Disability Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions Healthcare flex spending account Dependent Care Flex Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Legal EASE (Legal and Financial Assistance) Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity PlansPaid holidays, Sick time, and PTOAnnual Workboot Reimbursement Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement We offer hourly pay with built-in Overtime on a daily basis! Paid training! Plus we offer 'Paid Holidays', whether you are scheduled to work or not! Vacation time starts to accrue on day one, even while you are in training. You can use it as you accrue it, carry it over, let it build up, or cash it out! No need to wait 1 year for vacation time to be available! We also have a full benefits package available after 30 days of employment. Drivers find out our benefit offerings, low deductibles, and premiums, and we match 4% on 5% contribution on our 401K. They are fully vested in their contributions immediately. Our benefit offerings show how much we care about drivers and their families!

Responsibilities:

Conduct Locomotive Daily Inspection
Perform scheduled or on-demand maintenance of locomotives
Interest in being cross-trained on all functions at the facility
Willingness to follow procedures
Keep work area clean
Not afraid to ask questions
Accurately fill out all necessary paperwork
Enforces safety policies and procedures with other employees.
Ability to perform general maintenance on equipment
Assist with handyman duties within the facility including general maintenance
Interact with other team members, customers, railroad crews, and visitors.
Understands customer’s needs.

Qualifications: Previous experience working for a Shortline or Class I Railroad is a plus. Knowledge of FRA Regulations and Locomotive Defects a plus. Capable of learning how to operate and maintain shop machinery, tools, vehicles, and equipment. Must be able to pass Railroad required background check Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision Must be reliable and dependable

Physical Requirements:

Able to consistently bend, stoop, kneel and climb on and off elevated surfaces
May have to walk long distances on paved or unmaintained or uneven surfaces
Able to climb in and out of a truck cab multiple times per shift, and climb a ladder or steps 10 or more times per day
Able to drive and work outside in adverse weather conditions
Willing to work with liquid non-hazardous + dry bulk materials
Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs frequently

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