Field Technician

Title : Field Technician

Pay rate 28-38 per hour

Category : Direct FLSA : Non-Exempt

All shifts

Reports to : Field or Function Test Supervisor Dept : Field Activities / Function Test

Description :

Performs all aspects of work on rail cars being processed through the Field Site Coney Island. This includes all electrical and mechanical trouble-shooting, repairs, modifications and any other duties requested by their supervisor.

The position entails working on rail cars in the final assembly process at the Yonkers facility or at a remote site. The technician will use standard hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, sockets, etc.) along with his or her ability to perform basic trouble-shooting utilizing multi-meters and PC based test equipment. The technician will read piping diagrams, mechanical drawings, technical manuals and electrical schematics as required to accomplish the job assignment.

The technician will perform test procedures on some the following systems : HVAC, Brakes, Propulsion, Communications systems, Toilet systems, Trainline systems, Sign systems, Automatic Train Control systems, general functional tests, Hipotential tests, Wining Continuity Tests, Pneumatic Leakage Tests, Dynamic Tests, Burn-in tests, etc.

From time to time the Test technician will be required to assist and support the engineering group on various engineering tests.

The test technician will interact directly with the customer on a regular basis and must have to ability to communicate clearly the intent and be confident in his or her assignment. The test technician will fill out all test documentation, reports and any other documentation required for the particular job assigned.

The Field Technician will operate in many cases without direct supervision. He will be the lead in performing his tasks. The Field technician is not a novice position. He or She is required to take the lead in the assignment and guide the Function Test Technician or Rail Car Technician assigned with him. The Field Technician is to initiate the call for vendor, engineering, or manufacturing support first, then report to the supervisor the results or need for further assistance.

The Field Technician will enter discrepancies into the KRC database system. The Field Technician will accurately report his or her time on the job to the supervisor.

Job Specification :

Must have, at a minimum, the following :

• Previous work experience in the electrical or mechanical testing field.
• High school diploma or equivalent, technical school or associates in the engineering field preferred
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Ability to read and understand blue-prints and mechanical drawings
• Proficiency with all basic hand tools and power tools
• Ability to use a multi-meter, chart recorder, oscilloscope, network analyzers, etc.
• Basic proficiency with portable test equipment (PTE) and ability to download and analyze data
• Must be proficient in the English measurement system and be able to learn the Metric measurement system within a specified amount of time
• Capable of working under pressure with specific deadlines
• Able to work flexible hours, any shift,
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, and able to lift, push, or pull a maximum of 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a rail yard environment
• Comfortable working in any weather conditions, indoors and outdoors
• Willing to travel on business trips or field assignments- extensive travel may be needed
• Proficient with MS office applications and other industry related software applications
• Ability to lead tasks and assist other technicians
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to cohesively put together pertinent reports that are professional and accurate
• Ability to perform troubleshooting utilizing downloads, schematics and manuals
• Ability to analyze problems / data and issue comprehensive reports detailing the analysis
• Ability to communicate clearly with the customer, suppliers and other KRC personnel
• Valid US driver's license (copy to be provided showing front and back)