TXGN Railway Locomotive Mechanic

Reporting Location: TXGN Railway in Gonzales, TXAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education and Experience:  High school diploma or equivalent

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license without restrictions Skills and Attributes: • Strict adherence to TNW Core Values and Strategic Pillars• Computer skills• Able to use phones and radios• Able to manage and plan daily work based on priorities• Must be proficient in written and spoken English• 18 years of age or older• Able to understand and follow written and oral directions Availability: Requires commitment in support of the success of the railroad operation. Occasionally, requires working extended hours and shifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Physicalo Able to frequently climb ladders, get on and off equipment, work at various heights including doing repairs on top of heavy equipment and locomotives, and work on uneven surfaceso Able to lift and carry up to 50 poundso Able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, squat, crawl, and sit for extended periods of timeo Able to use hands to hold, grasp, turn or pullo Able to reach over shoulder levelo Able to work in tight space on locomotives and equipmento Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain EMD locomotives mechanical and electrical systemso Able to work with loud noises, chemicals, fumes, dirt, and dusto Assemble, repair, disassemble, install, or replace locomotive diesel engine componentso Test and repair fuel systems, radiators, safety valves, air compressors, draft systems, couplers, brake systems, safety appliances, and lube oil pump filter systemso Repair wheels, springs, hangers, running gears, and brake rigging traction motorso Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance on locomotives, tools, and equipment, including timely 92-day inspectionso Perform minor electrical repairs on locomotiveso Maintain documentation on all repairs and inspectionso Obtain quotes for all repairs that need to be outsourcedo Maintain the assigned company vehicle, all tools required for mechanical job and grounds around work areaso Properly dispose of used materials such as oil, filters, and other waste products.o Return cores timelyo Able to operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently• Visualo Able to visually distinguish colors – red, blue, green, and yellowo Must have good night visiono Able to see, interpret, and relay signalso Able to judge distance and speedo Ability to plan and arrange spatiallyo Able to analyze reports and datao Inspect locomotive components, diagnose problems in diesel engines, trucks, and equipmentWORKING CONDITIONS:• Able to work on and around heavy equipment• Outdoors in all weather conditions (could be extreme heat, cold, or wet), on uneven surfaces, in locomotive barns, or on various heights of equipment. Noise level can be high.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Comply with all company and FRA safety procedures, policies, and rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment• Demonstrate TNW Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Servant Leadership, and Quality• Willing to submit to pre-employment background verification, medical review, and drug screening• Willing to submit to random drug and alcohol testing during employmentTNW Corporation and its railroads are Equal Opportunity Employers. The duties, responsibilities, and qualifications in this posting are representative categories to be used by an applicant in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general guidelines do not constitute an exhaustive list of qualifications or essential functions of the position. WE HIRE VETERANS