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Diesel Engine Mechanic (Machinist) - Homewood Illinois
Company: Disability Solutions Location: Homewood, Illinois
Posted On: 04/27/2024
CN is home to opportunities for skilled tradespeople who are interested in continually learning and building a career in a safety-focused, team environment. Working on state-of-the-art equipment and train cars that carry freight from coast-to-coast-to-coast, you'll feel proud knowing you're a part of what makes the economy work. And with paid training, you'll be able to evolve your skills. At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!Role:Diesel Engine Mechanics (Machinists) perform inspections, major and minor repairs, overhauls and servicing on all types of locomotives.Duties and Responsibilities:Critical performance areas include the following but may vary depending on the location and circumstances: - Inspect, service and maintain locomotives, in accordance with federal and company regulations, including changing oil or repairing, replacing, cleaning and adjusting parts
- Troubleshoot and diagnose diesel engine malfunctions and make required repairs
- Assemble and start engines
- Use electric and oxy-acetylene welding equipment, lubrication equipment and other vehicle repair tools and equipment, and operate said tools and machinery in a safe and efficient manner
- Prepare inspection, maintenance, and work reports, and record details on prescribed forms in accordance with established procedures
- Operate locomotive on shop tracks
- Test locomotives on shop track after repairWorking Conditions:
- Work shift work, which consists of: Irregular hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime
- Work in a shop environment and outside in all weather conditions
- Occasionally work in confined spaces and at elevated heights
- Frequent stooping, lifting, kneeling, bending, crouching and climbing
- Minimal travel requiredMinimum Requirements:
- Valid driver's license
- High School diploma or equivalent GED
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position
- Using measuring devices and understanding visual displays
- Basic technical knowledge of diesel mechanics
- Frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 70 lbs
- Displays good hand-eye coordinationPreferences:
- Valid CDL for the class and type of equipment operated
- Ability to certify company equipment in accordance with state standards
- Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and electronic systems
- Welding skills
- Basic computer skillsThe ideal candidate profile:
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