Onboard Mechanical Technician
Company: Rocky Mountaineer
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Rocky Mountaineer is the world's largest privately owned luxury
passenger rail service. We are committed to living our values:
Create Meaningful Moments, Be One Team, Achieve Extraordinary
Outcomes.
Reporting to the Mechanical Manager, the Onboard Mechanical
Technician is an integral team member of the Rocky Mountaineer
Operations and Mechanical team. The Onboard Mechanical Technician
will mainly be responsible for the safe and correct operation of
equipment and functionality of various systems on all rail cars and
locomotives. This position requires a frequent amount of travel
on-board the train during the operating season. This position is
guest facing and professional interactions will be a key part of
this role.
As a Rocky Mountaineer team member, you will be working alongside a
diverse group of people who are committed to working together,
supporting our values, and ensuring we are always on brand as a
world class luxury rail tour company.
Key Areas of Accountability
--- Lead reliability and performance of equipment while
on-board
--- Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair rail car and locomotive
components, interior and exterior
--- Operate handbrakes, couple air hoses, disconnect/connect HEP
cables and water lines, operate track switches/derails
--- May converse with guests onboard the train to ensure our
welcoming environment is a seamless experience
--- Provide timely, accurate reporting to team members and
partners
--- Support train movements of passenger rail equipment
--- Provide leadership to workplace safety by role modeling
appropriate behavior and enforcing safety rules
--- Provide on the job coaching and guidance to other team members
and contractors
--- Troubleshoot diverse equipment types and support cross
functional trade defect repairs
--- Willingness to participate in personal development company
initiatives
Safety
--- Comply with all Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), General
Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), General Operating Instructions
(GOI), host railway rules/requirements and all other safety
policies, procedures, and safety rules
--- Identify, protect, and report safety hazards to management and
OH&S Committee
--- Meet or exceed safety and security requirements
--- Maintain basic first aid level provided by Rocky
Mountaineer
--- Maintain a clean and safe work area
Operations
--- Support the successful execution of the Operating Plan
--- Support safe movement of rail equipment
--- Execute the company's materials handling strategy
--- Support operational and equipment availability requirements
--- Support 5S Lean methodology to seek continuous improvement
efficiencies
--- This position may require the ability to train for and perform
switching duties
Mechanical
--- Read, understand, and interpret schematics, manuals and other
instructions pertaining to equipment
--- High mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate equipment
and hand tools
--- Train for the use of equipment and hand tools
--- Execute a successful Maintenance Program
--- Ensure completion of work orders maintaining brand standards,
working collaboratively with team members and contractors
--- Execute mechanical and reliability requirements
--- Respond to service failures as required
--- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
This position is deemed Safety Sensitive and pre-employment testing
will be required. Final candidates must successfully pass a safety
sensitive medical exam and will undergo medical monitoring as
prescribed by regulation. This position requires you to
periodically access an active railway area where impaired
performance could result in a significant incident affecting the
health and safety of team members, guests, the public, property, or
the environment.
Education, Certification, Licenses
--- High School Diploma
--- Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
--- Qualification and/or proven knowledge in safe heavy equipment
operation such as forklifts, cranes, etc.
--- Qualification and/or proven knowledge in safe small hand tool
handling such as grinders, drills, etc.
--- Journeyman or Master Trade Qualification, an asset
--- Previous Qualification under Railway Operating Rules, an
asset
--- First Aid Certification, an asset
Experience/Skills
--- Understanding of mechanical systems such as electrical systems,
HVAC systems, communication systems, and pneumatic systems
--- Previous railroad experience is an asset
--- Previous experience in maintaining locomotives and railcars, an
asset
--- Previous experience with carpentry, plumbing, and appliance
troubleshooting, as asset
--- Familiarity with 480VAC 3 phase electrical systems, an
asset
--- Strong coordination and organizational skills
--- High attention to detail with a desire to maintain brand
standards
--- Able to take personal accountability, be adaptable, and be a
problem solver
--- Familiarity with computer applications
--- Good communication and leadership skills
--- Able to work cross-functionally
--- High mechanical aptitude
Work Environment
--- Frequent travel is required (3-day/2-night round trip per week
- Denver, CO to Moab, UT)
--- Hours worked per day range from 10 hours - 16 hours
--- Physical demands may require lifting to 80 lbs. on occasion
--- Rail industrial site that requires walking and sitting
throughout the day
--- 24/7 operation that may require varied work schedules
--- Indoor/outdoor working environment
Salary
All team members regularly working 30 hours per week will be
eligible for our group benefits plan, which includes:
Rocky Mountaineer is an equal opportunity employer, driven by our
values of creating meaningful moments, being one team, and
achieving extraordinary outcomes. Our strong company culture
supports our vision of a diverse, open, safe, and respectful
workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an
inclusive environment for all team members.
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