Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
* Perform daily and periodic inspections, servicing, and maintenance on diesel-electric locomotives, including but not limited to performing scheduled and preventative maintenance as determined by company policy and federal regulation.
* Fueling, checking, and changing oil and liquid levels; changing filters for engine air, air compressor, fuel, and lube oil.
* Replacing and maintaining engine components, traction motors, generators, air compressors, wheels, and truck components.
* Troubleshoot and diagnose diesel engine malfunctions and make required repairs.
* Performs disassembly, repair, replacement, rebuild, re-assembly, installation, adjustment, alignment, and lubrication activities on mechanical equipment.
Job Requirements
* Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
* Wear protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses
* Complete annual training and pass safety rules examination
* May require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
* Must pass all required assessments
* Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug screen
* This position is governed by a union agreement and membership is required
Skills and Abilities
* Mechanical aptitude.
* Decision Making.
* Problem solving and troubleshooting.
Minimum Qualifications
* Must be 18 years of age.
* Valid driver’s license.
* High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
* Preferred Qualifications:
* One-year mechanical experience
* One year experience reading and interpreting technical drawings or schematics
* Two years diesel mechanic experience
* Completion of a mechanical vocational or trade school program
* Veterans and transitioning service members are encouraged to apply. Military roles that often transition well to this position (but not limited to): 2T331, MR, MK, 2161, 91H, 44E are encouraged to apply.
Training
Travel for paid training to McDonough, GA. Locomotive Diesel Engine Mechanics will complete 1 week of Mechanical Safety Orientation and 6 weeks of craft specific training. Norfolk Southern will reimburse travel and pay for lodging as required per union agreement.
Compensation Data
* 1st 40 Working Days: (50% of Full Rate)
* Next 204 Working Days: (75% of Full Rate)
* Next 244 Working Days: (80% of Full Rate)
* After 2 Years/488 Working Days: $41.02 (100% of Full Rate – Journeyman)
Medical Benefits
* Company Benefits - Eligible 1st day of second month after hire (during training)
* 80/20 plan for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents
* Medical (Managed or 85/15 Plan)
* $20K Life Insurance
* 401 (K) First Day of Employment
* After 1st year of service: Eligible for Dental / Vision
Work Conditions
Working hours will include shift work over all 3 shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts are assigned/awarded by seniority. The work environment is a shop and outdoor work.
Company Overview
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,500 route miles in
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