Diesel Mechanic
Impact Workforce SolutionsHopkinsville, KY, US6 days ago
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Job description$1.00 / hour for night and weekend shifts. Work 36 hours (Friday - Sunday) and get paid for 40 hours! Mayfield, KY Employment Type : Full-time, Year-Round Compensation : Weekly Pay Benefits : Health Insurance (up to 50% premium paid), Paid Time Off (5 days), 6 Paid Holidays, Retirement Plan access, Financial Fitness and Employee Savings programs. The Role Join our team as a Locomotive Diesel Mechanic dedicated to maintaining our fleet of historic diesel / electric locomotives. Are you flexible to commute? This full-time, year-round role is vital to ensuring a safe, reliable, and positive experience for all customers while strictly adhering to all Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and maintaining a clean, respectable fleet appearance. We are looking for skilled mechanics at varying levels of experience. Key Responsibilities Compliance, Inspection & Safety Ensure strict compliance with all FRA, AAR, APTA, and internal CVSR safety and operational rules. Consistently comply with Personal Blue Signal Protection of Workers guidelines. Perform all required daily service, periodic, and annual FRA inspections. Inspect equipment components (trucks, wheels, air systems, etc.) to ensure regulatory compliance. Repair, Maintenance & Troubleshooting Diagnose and troubleshoot complex malfunctions in diesel engines, air brake systems, trucks, and other mechanical and electrical components. Perform routine service duties, including fueling, watering, lubricating, and oiling locomotive units. Execute emergency trackside repairs as needed. Replace major locomotive and diesel engine components, including wheels, trucks, traction motors, springs, couplers, air compressors, and turbochargers. Demonstrate advanced skills in aligning rotating equipment and conducting complete Air Tests. Accurately and safely utilize precision instruments, tooling, and specialized equipment such as roll-overs, torque wrenches, cutting torches, overhead cranes, and pipe threaders. Maintain comprehensive written and computerized records for all maintenance and repair activities. Work effectively with minimal supervision while maintaining a clean and organized work area. Provide direction and share mechanical knowledge with part-time seasonal staff. Day Shift : Monday - Thursday, 6 : 00 AM - 4 : 00 PM (40 hours / 10-hour shifts) Night Shift : Monday - Thursday, 8 : 00 PM - 6 : 00 AM ($1.00 / hr Shift Differential) Weekend Shift : Friday - Sunday, 6 : 00 AM - 6 : 00 PM (Work 36 hours, Paid for 40 hours + $1.00 / hr Shift Differential) Qualifications and Skills Required Experience & Education : Proven mechanical skills demonstrated through professional experience in one of the following fields : Locomotive, Diesel Engine, Heavy Equipment, Automotive, or Aircraft Mechanics. A Technical Certification demonstrating foundational knowledge of mechanical systems. Strong commitment to safety and compliance with all established procedures (PPE use mandatory). Prior knowledge of diesel engine and / or locomotive components. Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics. Ability to utilize precision instruments and tooling accurately. EOE Thank you for your interest in Impact Workforce Solutions, we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participate in the E-Verify eligibility confirmation program. Powered by JazzHR
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- Pay : $19.00 - $23.00 per hour, based on experience.
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If you have a background in heavy equipment, diesel, or automotive mechanics, we encourage you to apply—we offer paid training to transition your skills into the rail industry.
Technical Skills & Documentation Read, interpret, and apply technical information from schematics, blueprints, written QWIs (Quality Work Instructions), and Travelers.
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