Locomotive Mechanic - Rupert, ID

Watco Companies L.L.C. Locomotive Mechanic - Rupert, ID in ID, United States

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Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs.

Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team. One Watco.

Here’s what you can expect from Watco:

1. Award-winning culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
2. Competitive compensation and benefits
3. Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
4. Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama
5. Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University

Description

The Entry Level Diesel Locomotive Mechanic repairs and maintains locomotives consistent with company policies. Team members will be required to perform mechanical-related maintenance as required. The ability to work with others to be productive is essential to the success of this position, the company, and all team members. All team members in the entire organization are to treat each other in the same manner that they would expect to be treated themselves.

We will provide on-the-job training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Implementation of and compliance with the company safety plan.
2. Tolerate no less than a respectful workplace.
3. Develop and sustain an environment where all obstacles to success are constantly communicated to everyone affected.
4. Communications between all parties are absolutely clear.
5. Constantly searching for both safe and productive ways of performance.
6. Compliance with confidentiality policy as stated in company employee manual.
7. Coordinate locomotive mechanical department functions with all other departments.
8. Comply with the guidelines set forth by the FRA on Personal Blue Signal Protection of Workers.
9. Work with customers to assure a level of customer service consistent with company goals.
10. Work with connecting railroads to assure efficient interchange of cars and locomotives.
11. Perform air tests, inspect and repair locomotives or components for structural defects and wear according to FRA and manufacturing guidelines.
12. Rules compliance with all rules, regulations and programs including drug and alcohol.
13. Be proficient and knowledgeable on the interchange rules as they pertain to locomotives.
14. Possess working knowledge of