Strasburg Rail Road Company

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:  Engine House Mechanic
FLSA: Non-exempt
RETIREMENT: Railroad Retirement
FT or PT: Full time
POSITION REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Locomotives & Rolling Stock

POSITION PURPOSE:  The Engine House Mechanic’s primary purpose is to assist the Engine house Foreman in preparing locomotives for daily service, conduct periodic locomotive inspections, running repairs and maintenance to locomotives as required, trouble shoot locomotive systems, repair and test air brake valves, and other duties as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Perform locomotive periodic inspections, complying with FRA regulations.
• Repair and test locomotive and railcar brake valves.
• Repair and test locomotive appliances.
• Perform running repairs in accordance with FRA regulations and company policies.
• Keep workplace clean and orderly.
• Maintain cosmetic appearance of SRC’s operational locomotives.
• Comply with instructions provided by supervisor or designees.
• Assist with preparing locomotives for fire-up and daily operation.
• Fill locomotives with sand, water, and fuel as well as stocks locomotive cabs with needed supplies.
• Operate machinery such as but not limited to forklifts, telehandlers, skid-steer loader, backhoe.
• Remove and replace defective parts as required
• Perform additional duties as required.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:

• Ability to identify parts and materials appropriate for application.
• Demonstrates understanding of FRA regulations regarding periodic steam locomotive inspection and compliance.
• Demonstrates understanding of steam locomotive appliances and systems.
• Demonstrates understanding of locomotive and railcar air brake systems.
• Anticipates need for materials and makes requisitions in a timely manner.
• Seeks instruction when needed to complete inspections and repairs properly.
• Shows up to work on time, properly attired and prepared to work.
• Enthusiastically takes on responsibility and aids team members to accomplish department goals.
• Works safely and efficiently and maintains a clean and orderly workplace.
• Complies with instructions from superiors and works independently when required.
• Complies with all policies outlined in the Employee Handbook or supplemental policy or guideline memos from the President.
• Works well with others

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum two (2) years experience as an engine house helper, or a combination of comparable industry experience.
• Familiarity with principles of steam locomotive and steam locomotive systems operation.
• Familiarity with railroad air brake systems.
• Enthusiasm for the company and its mission.
• Ability to carry out verbal or written instructions.
• Proficient in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to pass FRA required drug/alcohol screening and hearing and vision tests required for T&E operations employees.
• Organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
• Willingness to work at heights on ladders, scaffolds, man lifts or on top of rail mounted equipment.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Willingness and desire to learn.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Full-time, minimum forty (40) hours per week.  Shift has regular variations due to changing projects, priorities, and other factors.
• Work is both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions during all seasons.
• Work requires regular social contact with Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Occasional exposure to very hot or very cold temperatures.
• Frequent exposure in a shop setting to soot, dust, oil, paint, and other potentially hazardous substances.
• Frequent work in confined spaces.
• Frequent need for personal protective equipment.
• Extended periods of walking or standing.
• Frequent lifting more than 50 pounds.
• Will be subject to background check and possibly drug/alcohol testing.

 INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified Team Members are selected.  They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions.  Well-constructed job descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included.  Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position have been excluded.  Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions.  In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive.  Supervisors as deemed appropriate may assign additional functions and requirements.  In accordance to the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.  However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the Team Member or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.  Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.  The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.  Team Members can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law. EEOC employer.