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Equipment Yard Mechanic/CDL Driver General Summary/Description: Local railroad construction company seeking motivated individual to join our growing team and expanding business. Candidate must have a valid driver\'s license and acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR). Candidate must have reliable transportation, must be able to get to shop daily. The work week is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday. Plenty of opportunity for overtime. All work is considered safety sensitive and is highly regulated by the Federal Railroad Association (FRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT). Typical work includes but is not limited to repairing, transporting, loading, and unloading various types of equipment, materials, and tools in/off trucks at the shop or at work sites. This position requires strong Diesel repair and maintenance, Hydraulic, and Low-Voltage Electrical Skill. The qualified candidate must like to work outdoors. Work includes operating heavy duty construction equipment including the periodic use of shovels, picks, compressors, heavy duty pneumatic tools, grinders, and various tools associated with railroad work. Work may involve other duties/work associated with railroad construction, maintenance, and repair. Candidate may assist skilled workers during construction, maintenance, and repair projects. Responsibilities include the safe operation of company equipment. Candidates will be required to abide by all FRA safety-sensitive work and company health and safety policies. Our team is very diversified, we seek to promote from within and we train the needed skills required to perform railroad maintenance and construction. Our goal is to train our staff to enhance performance and offer the opportunities to advance your career. We are a family-oriented business. Compensation will be commensurate with experience Qualifications: 21 years of age Valid driver\'s license (must provide an MVR) Must meet preemployment DOT physical requirements (DOT card). Must be able to pass a DOT drug and alcohol test. Will be subject to provide past drug tests and/or any attendance of substance abuse programs. Must submit to a CORI/SORI, background check. Must be physically capable of lifting greater than 50 pounds for extended periods of time during the day. Must be comfortable using a wide range of equipment and tools, strong mechanical and technical skills a plus. Must possess a CDL A and/or B with the ability to move heavy duty equipment. CDL B driver must be willing to obtain CDL A CDL-A with a minimum of 1 year of commercial driving (preferred) Computer skills (use of the world wide web, Microsoft word and excel preferred) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the use of tools, equipment and materials commonly used in railroad construction, maintenance, and repair work. Knowledge (demonstrated) of diesel, gas, and small engine repair. Knowledge of hydraulic repair. (hoses, pumps, and motors) Must be mechanically inclined, possess the ability to do modifications to equipment. Knowledge of various metals and ability to weld. Ability to demonstrate safe operation of construction equipment (excavator, wheel loader, forklift, grapple truck boom operation) Ability to understand and follow oral instructions. Ability to perform manual laboring tasks for extended periods, potentially under adverse weather conditions. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Diesel engine repair: 3 years (Required) Hydraulics: 2 years (Required) Mechanical knowledge: 3 years (Required) Low voltage: 3 years (Required) Schematics: 3 years (Required) Small engine repair (Required) Hydraulic Hoisting license which includes plows, forklifts, excavators, wheel loaders (preferred). Certificate of tractor trailer training (preferred). Certificate of various construction equipment operation (preferred). Benefits: (begin after 90-day probationary period and subject to company policies)