Mechanic Diesel Engines

Job Title:  Mechanic - Diesel Engines - North Platte, NE  ($10,000 to $15,000 Hiring Bonus)

Reference Number: 1642 Department: Mechanical 

Closing Date: Apply early as this job may be filled at any time. 

Most communications will be done electronically. Please check email, including spam folders, daily.

Rate of Pay: $41.07/hourly 

Hiring bonus details:

• If you reside less than 300 miles from the hiring location, you are eligible for $ 10,000. You will receive the bonus in $2,000 increments within 10 business days of your start date and 90 days, 180 days, 270 days, and 365 days after your start date.
• If you reside greater than 300 miles from the hiring location, you are eligible for $15,000. You will receive $7,000 in your first 10 business days and $2,000 increments at 90 days, 180 days, 270 days, and 365 days after your start date.

*Any Hiring Bonus payment(s) received will be paid back in full upon termination or resignation if requirements of employment are not fulfilled (12 months of service from hire date).

Are you an experienced mechanic or looking to start your career in the field? Union Pacific is offering exciting opportunities and fresh challenges to work on our extensive diesel locomotive fleet. As a valued member of our innovative team, your primary objective will be to guarantee the safe and efficient servicing of our locomotives, while adhering to both company and federal standards. By doing so, you will contribute to the seamless transportation of goods to our customers across North America. We are powered by our people, will you join our team? 

Accountabilities: 

Efficiently operate equipment including measuring instruments, precision machines, hand tools, and material handling equipment, i.e. forklifts, cranes and overhead hoists  Communicate technical information, job briefing information, job procedure recommendations and other work-related information with others verbally, through writing, telephone, radio, and intercom  

Read and interpret information from diagrams, schematics, graphs and charts, and input into a computer as needed  Ensure all equipment or materials are available and ready for use as needed  

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and efficiently handle controversy 

Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)  Diagnose malfunctions in diesel engines, air brake systems, fuel systems, and other issues related to the locomotive mechanical system  

Repair, replace or rebuild our locomotives and diesel engine components as needed  Inspect and service diesel locomotives fleet within compliance of company, federal, and industry standards. Perform other duties as assigned  

Qualifications: 

Must be 18 years of age or older 

Possess a valid driver's license 

Proficient verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues and supervisors 

Possess at least 4 years of education or work experience as a mechanic repairing trucks, ships, farm equipment, airplanes, trains, automobiles, or diesels; alternatively, hold a current journeyman's mechanical card 

Experience in conducting quick and accurate visual inspections at varying distances

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, including operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents 

Willingness to relocate and work at designated locations 

Commitment to practicing safe work habits 

To be considered for this position, candidates are required to successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage. 

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