Technician - Vets Hired

We are currently seeking a Technician for our ATIP maintenance group which supports a variety of railroad transportation activities to maintain and ensure safe rail systems for the Federal Railroad Administration and railroad companies.
The incumbent will perform scheduled maintenance and unscheduled repair of diesel engines, electrical generators, brake systems, drive systems, inspection system instrumentation, electrical subsystems, and other railcar appliances. Occasional assignments conducting railroad track inspection operations may be performed.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct inspections, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairs of rail vehicle and sub-systems (Electrical, mechanical, and optical system)
• Complete installations and upgrades, inspections, repairs, and calibrations of measurement systems
• Coordination with design engineering for failure analysis, root cause analysis and product improvement
• Analysis and repair of mechanical, electrical, sub-systems, and components
• Communication with work group, report on action taken during work evolutions, complete technical reports
• Use and update drawings and diagrams used in repairs and builds of systems.

Qualifications Required (Skills)

• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical, welding/fabrication fields
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams for various systems
• Effectively troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems
• Competency in the use of electronic test equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, and network analyzers
• Utilize PowerPoint, Word, and Excel to prepare technical reports.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess and maintain valid Motor Vehicle Drivers license
• Pass and maintain various safety training certificates.
• Travel of no less than 25% per month

Physical Requirements

• Willing and able to work long hours (approx. 12-hour shifts, although no overtime assumed or guaranteed)
• Lift and carry 50 lbs. for 150+ feet
• Climb a ladder and work at 15+ feet
• Ability to distinguish between colored lights for survey operations (i.e., no colorblindness)
• Ability to work in tight spots, under and about survey vehicles
• Willing to work in inclement weather
• Project and maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
• Must be able to hear train sounds, horn, and radio warnings to act as a safety watchman in railroad environment.