Airframe and Engine Mechanic jobs in Elizabeth, NJ

Inspect, service, repair and maintain diesel locomotives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform daily and periodic inspections, servicing, and maintenance on diesel-electric locomotives, including but not limited to performing scheduled and preventative maintenance as determined by company policy and federal regulation.
• Fueling, checking, and changing oil and liquid levels; changing filters for engine air, air compressor, fuel, and lube oil.
• Replacing and maintaining engine components, traction motors, generators, air compressors, wheels, and truck components.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose diesel engine malfunctions and make required repairs.
• Performs disassembly, repair, replacement, rebuild, re-assembly, installation, adjustment, alignment, and lubrication activities on mechanical equipment.

Job Requirements

• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
• Wear protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses
• Complete annual training and pass safety rules examination
• May require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
• Must pass all required assessments
• Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug screen
• This position is governed by a union agreement and membership is required

Skills and Abilities

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Communication skills.
• Decision Making.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Preferred Qualifications:
• One-year mechanical experience
• One year experience reading and interpreting technical drawings or schematics
• Two years diesel mechanic experience
• Completion of a mechanical vocational or trade school program
• Veterans and transitioning service members are encouraged to apply. Military roles that often transition well to this position (but not limited to): 2T331, MR, MK, 2161, 91H, 44E are encouraged to apply.

Training

Travel for paid training to McDonough, GA. Locomotive Diesel Engine Mechanics will complete 1 week of Mechanical Safety Orientation and 6 weeks of craft specific training. Norfolk Southern will reimburse travel and pay for lodging as required per union agreement.

Rate of Pay

• 1st 40 Working Days: $18.87 (50% of Full Rate)
• Next 204 Working Days: $28.30 (75% of Full Rate)
• Next 244 Working Days: $30.19 (80% of Full Rate)
• After 2 Years/488 Working Days: $37.74 (100 of Full Rate - Journeyman)

Medical Benefits

• Company Benefits - Eligible 1st day of second month after hire (during training)
• 80/20 plan for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents
• Union Benefits
• Medical (Managed or 85/15 Plan)
• $20K Life Insurance
• 401 (K) First Day of Employment
• After 1st year of service: Eligible for Dental / Vision

Working hours will include shift work over all 3 shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts are assigned/awarded by seniority. The work environment is a shop and outdoor work.