Mechanic​/Utility Worker

Overview

Herzog Transit Services, Inc. is currently looking for a qualified Mechanic/Utility Worker in Miami, FL to join our team.

This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position.

• Responsible for servicing, maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing rail equipment in compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements and Company implemented policies and procedures.
• Accurately completes equipment inspection, work order and other forms as required in a timely manner.
• Repair, replace and test machinery, components and systems related to rail equipment under direction of management by performing mechanical, electro‑mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic activities.
• Be capable of working with car and locomotive systems, sub‑systems and components of the rail rolling stock to be maintained.
• Perform standard maintenance tasks including mechanical, electrical, electro‑pneumatic on both car and locomotive. Inspection and cleaning, including servicing restrooms, as required.
• Be skilled in use of all related hand tools such as pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic, and measuring instruments.
• Clean and maintain work area, tools and shop equipment. Maintain qualifications to support service or maintenance in the shop and yard.
• Participate in and successfully complete required on‑going training including periodic written, oral and hands‑on testing. Dependable to report to work at scheduled time and is seldom absent.
• Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of technical school or apprenticeship program preferred.
• Experience in troubleshooting, repair, replacement or rebuilding mechanical equipment and systems.
• Prefer welding and cutting experience.
• Experience in the maintenance of railroad equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot with electrical schematics is preferred.
• HVAC Clean Air Act Type II, III or Universal certification is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of electrical tools, equipment and the measurements necessary to meet established standards.
• Some computer skills.
• Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently.

• Subject to pre‑employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position.
• Pass pre‑employment DOT physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
• Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

• Regularly lift weight up to 75 pounds to a height of up to 56 inches.
• Regularly carry weight up to 75 pounds to a distance up to 100 feet.
• Regularly push/pull up to 50 pounds for a distance up to 50 feet.
• Regularly grasp or squeeze with forces up to 40 pounds.
• Regularly ascend and descend a 10 step ladder with up to 25 pounds. Frequently climb on/off equipment.
• Work in a confined access/space environment with a height of 12 inches and a width of 24 inches.
• Regularly kneel, bend, squat while transferring up to 25 pounds of weight.
• Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time.
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces up to 1 mile.
• Regularly lay on back for extended periods of time.
• Regularly reach overhead while holding tools.
• Must be able to be aware of surroundings and follow verbal commands while being exposed to moderately loud noises on a daily basis.
• Must be able to adapt to various temperature extremes including but not limited to heat, cold, moisture and wind.
• Must be able to work in a safety sensitive work environment.
• Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
• Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.

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