METRO EAST INDUSTRIES, INC.

LOCOMOTIVE MECHANIC POSITION

Job Functions:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, install, and maintain various mechanical components for locomotives (such as fuel and water pumps, control valves, governors, distributors, and windshield wiper motors using mechanics hand tools)
• Safely set up, operate, adjust and qualify mechanical devices in operation including grinders, control instruments, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
• Torque crab nuts, head nuts, basket bolts, exhaust stacks, and rocker arm nuts.
• Time all injectors and valves, sets racks, and verifies pointers.
• Check turbo, idler backlash, and AR-10 bearings.
• Dress locomotive cabs, such as removing and re-installing subflooring, seats, and liners.
• Operate overhead cranes, truck cranes, forklifts, and cutting tools as needed in a safe manner.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment as required.
• Handle, store, and dispose of waste materials in compliance with statutory regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ability to lift to 82 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Regular standing, walking, grasping, stooping, bending, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time.
• Regular ascending/descending stairs, ladders. Enter/exit locomotives, Work on ladders and scaffoldings with use of hand tools. Carry or hold parts.
• Ability to perform work on uneven surfaces, elevated surfaces, and from various heights, including making inspections and repairs on top of locomotives.
• Ability to perform work in conditions that include loud noises, various temperatures (hot and cold environments), fumes, dust, and on and around heavy moving machinery.
• Ability to crawl and perform work in tight spaces with use of hand tools and carrying or holding parts.
• Wear personal protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses and steel toe boots.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment such as hand tools, measuring instruments, overhead crane, and forklift.
• Ability to use arms and hands to perform activities involving carrying, holding, grasping, twisting/turning, and pushing/pulling and reaching above shoulder level.

Requirements:

• Prefer High School Education or GED
• Mechanical aptitude

• Read precision instruments and gauges
• Capable use of hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools
• Work around and operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment
• Work from heights over 6”
• Work on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, rail car floors)
• Constant standing, walking
• Medically qualified for respirator use
• Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching, climbing ladders
• Frequent work below waist level and above shoulder level
• Confined space work
• High physical demand working environment: o Push/pull up to 200 lbs. o Carrying up to 100 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diesel mechanical knowledge preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of (or ability to quickly learn) O.E.M. maintenance instructions and procedures and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rules.
• Able to read and understand safety and environmental rules, technical manuals, work reports, specifications, schematics, and drawings.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
• Ability to work overtime to support production demands.

Work Environment:

• Temperature controlled facility / outdoors
• Work in all weather conditions
• High noise levels

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: competitive wages available

Benefits:

• 401(k) program w/ company match
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vacation and holiday pay available

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime available

Company's website:

• www.metroeastinc.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Medical and Dental insurance after 31 days of employment
• Only full-time employees eligible
• Candidate will be required to join Union after 31 days of employment

About MEI:

Founded in 1990 by the Ortyl family, MEI initially entered the industry with railcar repair service for railroads, leasing companies and private shippers. Our capability was expanded in

1995 by adding a Locomotive Division that provided repair services, both in the shop and in the field, This expansion allowed Metro East Industries to offer an even broader spectrum of services to Class 1 railroads, short line railroads, leasing companies, OEM's and industrial accounts.

As the business progressed, Metro East Industries has continuously upgraded its facilities.

Occupying 100 acres in East Saint Louis/Alorton, Illinois, this industry leader has consistently added to and upgraded its two railcar repair shops, its two blasting, painting and lining shops, its locomotive shop, locomotive paint shop and scrapping/reclamation area, along with railcar and locomotive storage yards. Our facility footprint now encompasses over 500,000 square feet of floor space and 30 miles of internal track footage.

After more than 30 years in business, the team has grown to 450 experienced employees, and we are confident our team is the best in the industry. The average employee has 17 years of experience, and we strive to protect each and every one of them. Our safety program involves total employee participation and has kept our team out of harm's way.

Now a third generation family business, we are committed to serving our customers and our employees. We are confident you will find our values of teamwork, efficiency and top notch customer service present in every aspect of our business.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanic: 1 year (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

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