Diesel Mechanic (Skilled Machinist)

At Keolis Commuter Services (KCS) , we give every team member and their ideas a seat for the journey. We are a diverse team made up of different backgrounds, stories, and perspectives, which is our strength.

If you’re looking for a career with a company that invests in your future, KCS is the place for you. We Imagine. We Care. We Commit!

Since 2014, Keolis Commuter Services has been entrusted with operating and maintaining the Commuter Rail network on behalf of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).

During this time, we have worked to deliver a safe and reliable service, thanks to the knowledge and dedication of our team, and our experience operating transit networks around the world.

Today, we're proud of the progress we have made together to deliver a best-in-class service for the Greater Boston community.

We believe our people are what make us great. That is why we demonstrate a commitment to a safe, healthy, and inclusive culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging.

Your future starts here.

At Keolis Commuter Services, LLC we provide a competitive compensation package that is designed to be flexible and comprehensive to meet the needs of our hard-working employees and their families.

Diesel Mechanic (Skilled Machinist) - A machinist services, inspects, tests, maintains and repairs locomotives.

Benefits Package Highlights :

• Generous Medical & Rx plan
• Dental & Vision Plan
• Railroad Retirement Benefits a federal program that administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits to railroad workers and their families.
• Fidelity 401K Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Reimbursement Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Sponsored Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits
• Education Assistance
• Short- & Long-term Disability Benefits
• Voluntary Benefits Plan options including Supplemental health plans for accidents, critical illness, hospital staysPet, Home, Auto insurance

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities :

• Must complete all work in compliances with FRA, MBTA, and Keolis Commuter Services standards.
• Performs scheduled maintenance inspections, preventative maintenance inspections and unscheduled maintenance inspection.
• Repairs and replaces components.
• Troubleshoots and performs fault detection on mechanical systems.
• Performs modification from drawings, prints or mechanical schematics.
• Comply with all related safety rules and procedures and reports all hazards as required.
• Must document job tasks or work performed manually or electronically and submit as required.
• Attend and participate in all assigned training, specifically safety and security related.
• Other duties as assigned during emergencies.

Core Skills Required for this Job :

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Combination of position related training, education and experience.
• Must demonstrate mechanical ability and experience.
• Must be capable of using all related hand and power tools including pneumatic and hydraulic tools.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints and schematics.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of and familiarity with diesel engines and their major components.
• Must prove capabilities through the successful completion of applicable test(s) and examination(s).
• A good level of understanding of the basic equipment functions as they pertain to railroad locomotives is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate successfully with a variety of disciplines and levels, both internal and external staff.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and vendors.
• Satisfactory prior work history.
• Must be able to travel and work at all Commuter Rail locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island in all weather conditions.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Physical Factors :

• Work is indoors and outdoors.
• This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb ladders, talk and listen, lift up to fifty (50) pounds and reach with both hands and both arms.
• Position requires ability to climb onto rail equipment.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are also required.
• The position will be exposed to loud environments, outdoor weather, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration and electricity.
12 days ago