Rail Management Services
Traveling Mechanic
Tonawanda, New York•Full-time
$55,000 - $65,000 annually
$55,000 - $65,000 annually
About the Job
Pacific Rail Services is seeking a Chassis Mechanic to join our team!
We are looking for applicants with mechanical abilities, people who are good with their hands and someone able to work outdoors and be on the feet for a majority of the day. We're looking for someone with fundamental experience and people who are willing to work for a purpose on trailers, containers, and chassis. You would be responsible for chassis maintenance and repair working at the Norfolk Southern Buffalo, NY Railyard. We do offer on the job training.
Job Summary:
- The Chassis Mechanic is responsible for inspecting and analyzing malfunctions, completing repairs and efficiently maintaining chassis and trailers.
Pay: $20-22/hour based on experience.
Qualifications:
- Strong work ethic.
- (Preferred but not required) Have a minimum 1 year's mechanical experience to get certified for FMCSA inspections.
- Deadline and detail oriented.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Welding experience is a plus.
- Hostler (yard jockey) experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of shop equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Work safely and efficiently.
- Perform quality inspections.
- Replace suspension components and landing legs.
- Make repairs that are documented.
- Patch / Weld containers.
- Change tires.
- Perform air brake inspections and repairs.
- Supply your own tools (basic).
Conditions For Employment if you are offered a job:
- Must be able to pass a Physical Capabilities Test, a drug test
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- (others conditions apply that are not listed above and will be discussed during the interview process)
Benefits: (Medical benefits start after 60 days and the first of the month after that. Other benefits start after your 90-day probationary period)
- Make $55,000 - $65,000 in your 1st year!
- Affordable Healthcare, Free Dental, cheap Vision Benefits
- Free Life Insurance
- Paid holidays, paid personal days
- boot reimbursement
- 401K
- Yearly Raises
- Vacation Pay
Work Location:
- 500 Bison Parkway, Buffalo, NY
You will be an employee of Pacific Rail Services and not an employee of the Railroad.
About Rail Management Services
One of America’s largest intermodal terminal operators, with more than 60 U.S. intermodal and auto handling facilities.
Rail Management Services (RMS) is one of the largest suppliers of intermodal ramp services in the United States handling over 9 million lifts per year. An FRA certified rail switching service provider, RMS serves all U.S. Class 1 railroads.
With more than three decades of experience focused on facilitating the railroad motor carrier interface, RMS has been the lowest cost and most efficient providers while maintaining one of the best safety records in the industry. Today RMS subsidiaries include Pacific Rail Services, Pacific Trailer Repair Services, Rail Terminal Services, Terminal Switching Services and PRS Auto.
Rail Management Services (RMS) is one of the largest suppliers of intermodal ramp services in the United States handling over 9 million lifts per year. An FRA certified rail switching service provider, RMS serves all U.S. Class 1 railroads.
With more than three decades of experience focused on facilitating the railroad motor carrier interface, RMS has been the lowest cost and most efficient providers while maintaining one of the best safety records in the industry. Today RMS subsidiaries include Pacific Rail Services, Pacific Trailer Repair Services, Rail Terminal Services, Terminal Switching Services and PRS Auto.