Rolling Stock Mechanic

Rolling Stock MechanicWestervelt Lumber Thomasville, ALJOB OVERVIEWJOB LOCATION - Thomasville, ALGENERAL DESCRIPTION - Maintains diesel and gasoline equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements, correcting vehicle deficiencies, making required adjustments and alignments, and keeping records of actions taken. DIVISION / DEPARTMENT - MaintenanceSUBDIVISION - Mechanical - REPORTS TO TITLE - Maintenance SupervisorPOSITION DETAILSFULL-TIME - 50 - HOURS PER WEEKNONEXEMPTDETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION - • Determine vehicle condition by conducting thorough inspections and diagnostic tests. • Identify worn and damaged parts. • Keep equipment available for use by completing scheduled preventive maintenance, installing component and part upgrades, controlling corrosion, and performing required winterization procedures. • Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, and/or systems. • Perform machine shop operations and make adjustments and alignments, including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units. • Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems as needed. • Maintain vehicle records by annotating services and repairs. • Contain costs by utilizing warranties and evaluating service and parts options. • Communicate directly and professionally with operators about how the equipment is running to identify the issue and learn about potential equipment problems. • Communicate effectively and professionally with the Planning and Scheduling Departments to ensure all required maintenance and repairs are completed as needed. • Submit work requests, order required parts and supplies, and close work orders to include actions taken, all parts used, and man-hours consumed. • Comply with and participate in corporate-wide safety programs, including but not limited to PPE and lock-out requirements.