TravelingRailroadEquipmentMechanic

## Position Summary Must possess the necessary experience to operate, service, troubleshoot and repair track maintenance equipment. Must be capable of instructing railroad personnel in the operation and maintenance of track maintenance 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. Potentially requires extensive domestic travel, and the possibility of travel abroad. 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 & Abilities Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge: Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas: Knowledge of hydraulic systems Knowledge of electrical systems Knowledge of pneumatic systems Knowledge of computer control systems and associated software Skills: 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 solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exits. Ability to work in the metric unit of measure and to convert to US Standard. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, dia