Railroad Service Technician

Company: Plasser American Corp
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It's a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track. That's why the Plasser American tradition begins with a promise. A promise to do things right. An unapologetic commitment to quality that makes us the longtime trusted leader in cutting edge American made innovations for the North American railway. It's a promise to see things differently to turn ordinary steel into safer passages. To be a partner that you can count on to engineer solutions for the challenges of today and for the opportunities of tomorrow. From research and design, expert manufacturing and delivering unapparelled services, our customers trust us to keep them ahead of the curve. Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point B. It's knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the future, choose this path and apply today.General Scope: To provide technical services to the customers of Plasser American CorporationPosition Summary: Must possess the necessary experience to operate, service, troubleshoot and repair Plasser railway track maintenance equipment.Must be knowledgeable in railroad track work procedures and be familiar with railroad terminology.Must be capable of instructing railroad personnel in the operation and maintenance of Plasser equipment.Must be able to read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics.Must have a working knowledge of fluid power, basic computer skills, basic electricity, and a solid background in mechanics.Must be willing to travel for extended durations on short noticeMust be willing to work various schedules and hoursMust be fully vaccinated for the Coronavirus by December 8, 2021. Supervisory Responsibilities: Does not have direct supervision of any employee, however, will be required to supervise customer's employees in the form of instruction. Must be self-motivated and perform assigned task with limited or no supervision. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES(The knowledge, skills and attributes required for satisfactory job performance) Education: One-year certificate from college or technical school or 1 year related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years' experience as a service representative level 5 or equivalent is a prerequisite. Knowledge: Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:Knowledge of Plasser American Corporation machines and servicing them.Knowledge of Plasser American Measuring systemsKnowledge of troubleshooting techniquesKnowledge of Track geometry and structuresSkills: Incumbent must demonstrate or participate in internal/external training programs to obtain the following skills:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.Ability to add. subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to work in the metric unit of measure and to convert to US Standard.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. Will require employee to travel extensively via automobile or commercial transportation. Possibly for extended durations.Physical examination required upon employment. Applicable Technical Competencies: Incumbent must have working knowledge and demonstrated abilities utilizing mechanical knowledge: Specific applications combined with knowledge competencies are as follows: Rating Level: 1-5 (1= minimum 5= Maximum) ApplicationRequired Level of proficiencyPreferred Level of proficiencyHydraulics35Electrical35Pneumatics35Measuring Systems35Electronics34Various software35 Personal Attributes: Incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of a Service Representative Level 6. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:Be honest and trustworthyBe respectfulPossess cultural awareness and sensitivityBe flexibleDemonstrate sound work ethics PERFORMANCE INDICATORS% of TimeKey AccountabilityService Representative Level 6100%Duty Statements Must possess the necessary experience to operate, service, troubleshoot and repair Plasser railway track maintenance equipment. Must be knowledgeable in railroad track work procedures and be familiar with railroad terminology. Must be capable of instructing railroad personnel in the operation and maintenance of Plasser equipment. Must be able to read and understand Plasser hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics. Must have a working knowledge of fluid power, basic computer skills, basic electricity, and a solid background in mechanics. Total 100% WORKING CONDITIONS The unavoidable, externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed and which create hardship for the incumbent including the frequency and duration of occurrence of physical demands, environmental conditions, demands on one's senses and metal demands. Physical Demands:(The nature of physical effort leading to physical fatigue)While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Environmental Conditions:(The nature of adverse environmental conditions affecting the incumbent)While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock. Sensory Demands:(The nature of demands on the incumbent's senses)The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands:(Conditions that may lead to mental or emotional fatigue)There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The incumbent must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues.About Plasser American: As part of the Plasser family brand, which is the largest Maintenance of Way equipment provider in the world, PAC is a rapidly growing provider of railway equipment in North America. Continuing for the next few years, PAC will continue to make significant investments in the North American Market including a new office building and a substantial addition to our manufacturing facility. PAC is making the needed investments to continue its growth trajectory for many years to come. The next several years will be an exciting time of transformation. We look to the future to enhance our team and achieve our goals. PI177299338

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