Passenger Rail Mechanic Apprentice; NIGHT SHIFT

Passenger Rail Mechanic Apprentice (NIGHT SHIFT)

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This role focuses on maintaining and repairing passenger rail cars and locomotives under the supervision of a Passenger Rail Mechanic.

$23.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Drummac, Inc. is an integrated railroad services company that specializes in providing mechanical and janitorial services to the transportation industry. With operations located across the United States, the services we perform range in scope from routine mechanical maintenance, inspections, repairs, audits, cleaning, and specialty railroad services to providing equipment and supplies for the transportation industry with a niche in passenger rail.

We provide these services using in‑house resources, which enables us to offer best‑in‑class quality control.

A Mechanical Apprentice, known at Drummac as Qualified Person, must be able to work in compliance while maintaining and repairing passenger rail cars and locomotives while working under the supervision of our Passenger Rail Mechanic. They must adhere to and maintain strict compliance with corporate/office policies and procedures, established health and safety protocols, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

• Perform air brake inspection of passenger cars and private cars, and have knowledge of air brake systems.
• Perform locomotive daily inspection and troubleshoot and repair/replacement of parts.
• Troubleshoot passenger cars including toilet systems, air conditioning systems, doors, panels, lights, electrical systems, and brake systems and make necessary repairs.
• Fill out regulatory, client, and company‑required paperwork.
• Perform necessary electrical tests and disassemble, replace, repair, modify, rebuild, assemble, adjust, and maintain batteries and all electrical equipment or components on locomotives.
• Communicate written and/or verbal findings of inspections to Supervisor.
• Work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on‑call as required.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate dynamic train schedules.
• Work outdoors in inclement weather as required.
• Wear and use required protective equipment while working.
• Take responsibility for own safety while on the job.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Trade school or formal railroad locomotive or diesel mechanical maintenance training preferred.
• Knowledge of locomotive mechanical, locomotive electrical, or industrial heavy equipment mechanical experience preferred.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment screening process (background check and drug screen).

Hourly rate range for Passenger Rail Mechanic Apprentice candidates in Sacramento, California: $23–$25.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long‑Term Disability coverage
• Short‑Term Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Newly hired employees will accrue PTO at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

Drummac is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a drug‑free work environment to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Drummac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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