Location
Fairbanks, AK | United States
Job description
Performs the full range of inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, servicing and repair activities on locomotives, locomotive cranes, spreaders, passenger coaches and dining cars, low level and high level dome passenger cars, track maintenance equipment, heavy equipment, van loaders, road graders, front end loaders, overhead cranes, on and off track heavy equipment, specialized maintenance of way (engineering) equipment and various standard equipment and components utilized throughout the railroad industry and maintenance shop environments. Performs the full range of railroad passenger, locomotive and freight car wheel set rebuilding operations utilizing various types of lathes, boring mills, drill presses, and other machine shop type equipment and tooling. Performs HVAC/refrigeration troubleshooting, repair, servicing and maintenance activities on various air conditioning/refrigeration systems and various railroad equipment and rolling stock. All work is performed in accordance with the Association of American Railroads Rules, Federal Railroad Administration Regulations, EPA Environmental, APTA, and OSHA regulations and Alaska Railroad Corporation regulations and specifications.
NOTE : This is an FRA-covered position. FRA-covered employees are those employees who have been assigned to perform Roadway Worker duties and are therefore subject to the random pool for monthly drug and alcohol testing.
Examples of Duties - Performs routine preventative maintenance, overhaul and repairs to locomotives and related equipment and components, locomotive cranes, spreaders, overhead cranes, heavy equipment, road graders, front end loaders, bulldozers, forklifts, tractors, on and off track heavy maintenance equipment, specialized maintenance of way (engineering) equipment, passenger coach electrical/HVAC systems, and various shop equipment using various tools of the trade. When applicable, all inspection and repair forms are signed documenting and certifying all repairs were performed and completed in detail and in accordance with applicable rules, regulations and laws.
- Visually inspects railroad locomotives, locomotive cranes, spreaders, overhead cranes, heavy equipment, on and off track maintenance equipment, specialized engineering equipment, front end loaders, road graders, bulldozers, forklifts, tractors, passenger coach electrical systems, HVAC systems, various equipment and components and various shop equipment looking for defective conditions in accordance with applicable regulations, standards, and guidelines. Equipment not meeting standards is removed from service. During the course of inspection, the use of various reference materials, manuals, specifications, regulations, gauges, hand tools and drawings may be required in order to ensure strict compliance with the regulations and applicable laws. All applicable inspection forms and associated documentation must be completed in detail, and signed by the individual performing the inspection certifying compliance and submitted to the proper authority.
- Based on the results of inspections, the Inspection and Daily Trip reports, Crane Inspection Reports, Equipment reports provided by Transportation and Maintenance of Way (Engineering) department personnel, and various other railroad personnel, incumbent repairs and services locomotives and related equipment, heavy equipment, on and off track maintenance equipment and components, specialized maintenance of way (engineering) equipment, front end loaders, bulldozers, forklifts, tractors, passenger coach electrical and HVAC systems, using various tools of the trade. These include small hand and power tools, impact tools, laptop computers and associated diagnostic software, schematics, diagrams, manuals and assorted drawings. When applicable, appropriate forms are signed documenting and certifying that all repairs were performed and completed in detail and in accordance with applicable rules, regulations and laws.
- Performs in-depth, comprehensive and intensive troubleshooting when required in order to properly repair and correct defective conditions within the systems and their components utilizing laptop computers and related diagnostic software, electrical test equipment, various types of mechanical gauges, tools, schematics, assembly diagrams and assorted drawings and manuals. A systems and components check is required upon completion of repairs to ensure any and all defects have been corrected and all systems are functional as designed and intended. When applicable, all repair forms are signed documenting and certifying all corrective actions were performed and completed in detail and in accordance with applicable rules, regulations and laws.
- Operates various lathes, boring mills, shop tooling, and presses, utilized in the rebuild of railroad wheel sets. Operates shears, welders, torches, punch machines, and press brakes, utilized in the design, fabrication and assembly processes of industry standard sheet metal and welding fabrication shops. Performs repairs/rebuild processes for various electrical components such as generators/alternators and traction motors.
- Routine travel required to various locations along the Railbelt. Responds and assists in emergency situations at various locations along the Railbelt.
- Provides necessary Roadway Worker Protection, and Blue Signal Protection per Title 49 Transportation, Code of Federal Regulations, and Railroad Operating Practices. This involves setting out blue flags and derails, and throwing switches to ensure track protection.
The full position description and example of duties for this position is located under Class Specifications (enter position title in Search): classspecs
Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Must be a journeyman level technician who has completed an apprenticeship or four (4) year school in any of the following fields: Journeyman Electrician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, HVAC Technician or Diesel Certified Mechanic OR have four (4) years of demonstrated experience in the mechanical, heavy equipment, electrical trade, HVAC/refrigeration systems or in an equipment maintenance and/or repair facility performing inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, servicing and repair activities.
Four (4) years of additional practical experience performing equipment, mechanical and electrical maintenance work is preferred. Experience in the following areas is preferred: welding (mig, tig, and operation of cutting torch oxy/acy); repair, maintenance and overhaul of heavy equipment, and/or locomotives; AC/DC control circuits, AC/DC motor operations, rebuild, overhaul of heavy electrical motors/generators/alternators; computerized troubleshooting techniques with the use of a laptop diagnostic equipment; high voltage power transmission circuits/wiring and the low voltage control circuitry, HVAC/refrigeration systems, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing of such systems; maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing various hydraulic systems used in heavy equipment; operation of lathes, horizontal boring mills, various machine shop practices and operations. EPA certification in the recovery of and addition of Freon to various types of HVAC/refrigeration systems is preferred.
Must be able to lift 60 pounds. Must have a valid driver's license. All employees appointed to the position after 01/25/13 must have a Class B Commercial driver's license within 180 days of hire. Must obtain a Transportation Workers Card (TWIC) within 90 days of employment. Must be able to wear a respirator.
The above reflects only the more significant details for the performance of the job and is not intended to be all inclusive.
IF you are select for an interview, then you MUST be able to submit a copy of a current drivers record that reflects the past three (3) years of driving history .
The State of Alaska DMV Driving Records are available online:
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APPLICANT PROFILE . If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Your application will be closely reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to [email protected] .
For applicant password assistance please visit: Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department E-Mail:
[email protected] Mailing Address: P.O. Box 107500, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500
Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK
Fax Number: (907) 265-2542
Alaska Railroad Corporation is an equal opportunity employer
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