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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Apply by
- Oct 31, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Inspect, service, maintain, and repair intermodal cranes, terminal tractors, vehicles, and material-handling equipment, including diagnosing and repairing engine, electrical, hydraulic, and driveline problems. Operate repair tools and machinery safely, maintain required records, and complete company-directed training.
Job details
Job Summary Intermodal Heavy Duty Mechanics perform major and minor repairs, overhauls and servicing on all types of vehicles, vehicle attachments and material handling equipment. This position requires you to work night shifts and partial weekends, as required. Main Responsibilities Inspect, service and maintain Intermodal cranes, terminal tractors, vehicles and equipment, in accordance with federal and company regulations, including changing oil or repairing, replacing, cleaning and adjusting parts. Diagnose diesel / gas engine, electrical, hydraulic, driveline malfunctions and making required repairs. 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 effective manner. Use measuring devices and understanding visual displays. Repair various yard equipment machinery. Prepare inspection, maintenance, and work reports, and record details on prescribed forms in accordance with established procedures. Working Conditions Ability to work irregular shifts, including evenings, midnights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime. Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, performing overhead work, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds (22 kg). Shop environment, ability to work inside shop and outside shop in all weather conditions. Must be able to work at heights up to 60 feet. Comply with safe work procedures and policies. Respirator use is required for certain tasks, with periodic audiometric testing and respirator fit testing conducted as needed Experience Diesel mechanic, Automotive, Truck & Coach, Hydraulics experience. Education/Certification/Designation High School diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED). Diploma of Vocational Studies in Heavy Duty Mechanic. Valid driver's license. Competencies We Care About Each Other We Strive for Excellence We Succeed Together We Lead Responsibly Technical Skills/Knowledge Must be at least 18 years of age Technical knowledge of diesel mechanics. Qualified 310T/421A mechanics. Possess your own tools sufficient to perform repairs and service on small equipment. Tools specific to the railway are supplied by the company. Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position, including requirements for Safety Additional Information (If Any) The Heavy Duty Mechanic must complete all training sessions as directed by the company. A successful completion of this training is essential for future performance of duties.
What you’ll do
Inspect, service, maintain, and repair intermodal cranes, terminal tractors, vehicles, and material-handling equipment, including diagnosing and repairing engine, electrical, hydraulic, and driveline problems. Operate repair tools and machinery safely, maintain required records, and complete company-directed training.
Requirements
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a Heavy Duty Mechanic vocational diploma, a valid driver's license, and technical knowledge of diesel mechanics; qualified 310T/421A mechanics are specified. Candidates must be at least 18, have their own tools for small-equipment repairs, meet medical fitness requirements, and be able to work irregular shifts, perform physical tasks, and work at heights.
Listed skills
- Technical · Preferred
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Training · Preferred
- Cleaning · Preferred
- procedures. · Preferred
- safety · Preferred
- Material Handling · Preferred
- Occupational safety · Preferred
- mechanics · Preferred
- maintenance · Preferred
- future · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Diesel Mechanics
- Gas Engine Repair
- Electrical Diagnostics
- Hydraulic Systems
- Driveline Repair
- Heavy-Duty Vehicle Maintenance
- Intermodal Crane Maintenance
- Terminal Tractor Maintenance
- Welding
- Lubrication Equipment
- Equipment Operation
- Measuring Devices
- Inspection and Maintenance Reporting
- Safe Work Practices
- Automotive Repair
- Truck and Coach Mechanics
Job areas
- Trades
- Transportation
- Engineering
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
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