About this role
Responsibilities:
• Install locomotive electrical and electronic equipment, including event recorders, auto-start systems, cameras, power inverters, or any other related tasks assigned.
• Fabricate, route, terminate, label, and secure wiring, cables, harnesses, conduit, and related components required for system installations and modifications.
• Modify existing locomotive wiring and electrical circuits as required to support equipment installations and system upgrades.
• Safely work around high and low voltage circuits safely. Including proper de-energizing procedures and verification of circuit de-energization.
• Work independently with limited direct supervision while performing assignments at remote locations.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on existing locomotive electrical equipment.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on base locomotive electrical systems if issues are uncovered while performing other duties.
• Complete all work to a high-quality standard, including verifying all necessary work is completed, testing and commissioning all installed systems for proper operation and function.
• Assist other team members with diagnostics and repairs on auxiliary locomotive electrical equipment, or base locomotive electrical systems.
• Required to have working knowledge and understanding of the FRA regulations pertaining to the locomotive, blue flag protection and general safety rules and demonstrate safe work practices.
• Maintain accurate records of installations, repairs, and parts usage to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and for future reference.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines while working on locomotives, ensuring a secure working environment for oneself and colleagues.
• Work closely with other mechanics and engineers, and support staff to address complex issues and ensure the efficient operation of locomotives.
• Ensure that all facets of work meet industry standards and specifications to guarantee the reliability and performance of locomotives.
• Manage inventory levels, order necessary parts, and keep track of supplies to ensure availability for installation/repair tasks and maximize efficiency.
• Maintain working knowledge of new technologies, regulations, and industry best practices to enhance skills and knowledge in locomotive systems.
• Be prepared to respond to emergency situations, such as breakdowns, and provide prompt and effective solutions to minimize disruptions to rail operations.
• Effectively communicate needs, work progress, and potential issues to supervisors and other appropriate personnel.
• Safely work with oxygen/acetylene torching for cutting and welding operations.
• Performs other duties as
• Maintain safe and clean work area, vehicles, and other equipment.
Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:
• Proficient knowledge of DC and AC electronic and electrical circuits and components
• Proficient working knowledge of a multi-meter and all standard electrical testing functions.
• Proficient in reading and understanding locomotive electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and service manuals.
• 2+ years of experience with locomotive electrical systems
• Strong mechanical aptitude, must understand and apply mechanical principles, make sound judgments regarding defects for repairs and replacement
• Basic computer skills with the ability to use software based diagnostic testing and programming.
• Knowledge of locomotive components is preferred.
• Knowledge of power and hand
• Welding and oxygen/acetylene torching
• Basic metal fabrication skills preferred
Physical Requirements:
• Requires frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing in a safe
• Requires frequent stooping, kneeling, and
• Able to frequently lift and carry equipment weighing up to 60
• Able to push and pull with 100 lbs of force, the force required to push/pull hand brakes.
Environmental Conditions:
Must be able to perform specified duties outside in all weather conditions.
Benefits: R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following:
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Flexible spending account benefits
• Paid maternity leave
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Work boot allowance
• Employee referral program
• Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train
R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.