Locomotive Electricians and Locomotive Mechanics

Job Description:

Mid America Car Inc. is currently seeking Diesel Mechanics and Electricians. Qualified candidates should have a background in diesel engine repair or diesel locomotive troubleshooting and repair. We are willing to train the right candidates, if you have existing automotive or rail experience. Examples include; changing injectors, blowers, air compressors, wheels, couplers, power assemblies, main generators, engines, cams, bearings, governors, and troubleshooting locomotive electrical circuitry. The work is mostly performed inside a shop setting, but can include travel and working outside with mobile equipment.

Job Perks:

• Up to $32.59/hr
• Hourly base 40 hr/week ($68K) plus possible overtime 10-20 hrs/week
• Generous company funded 401(k) retirement profit sharing
• Annual cash bonuses
• Benefit package includes health, dental, disability, vision, long and short term disability
• Promote from within no limits to upward potential

Job Duties:

Mechanics and Electricians are given lists of repairs on a daily basis and are expected to work alone or with a partner to perform repairs with little to no direct supervision. Our current workshift is 7:00am - 3:30pm, but we plan to bring back our night shift in the near future.

Job Qualifications:

• Must be able to work in small areas.
• Occasionally must be able to work outdoors in wet and cold (below freezing) weather.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Must have previous experience using mechanical hand-tools.
• This is strenuous work requiring good corrected vision, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching and lifting.