Ready to derail the ordinary and get on track with something exciting? This exciting opportunity is your chance to put your skills to work in a whole new way. With the potential to earn up to $25/hr plus benefits, you'll have the opportunity to sharpen your expertise in heavy equipment maintenance or elevate your railroad and railcar mechanic abilities. If you're eager to play a key role in supporting rail operations across the U.S. and help keep critical American infrastructure running smoothly, this is the perfect job for you.
Cranemasters, a full-service railroad contractor, is looking for
Mechanics in the
Minneapolis, MN area . If you're a
Mechanic with
five or more years of experience on
diesel, automotive, or heavy industrial engines, Cranemasters wants to hear from you.
Why Join the Cranemasters Team: - Top Pay: Earn between $23-$25/hr based on experience, with plenty of overtime opportunities to boost your earnings.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, disability coverage, and an outstanding paid time off program.
- Career Growth: Join a team that values internal growth and promotions. Expand your skill set with the potential to move into leadership roles as you develop professionally.
- Skill Development: Build valuable, in-demand skills while working with cutting-edge equipment. You'll be paid to learn and perform both routine maintenance and emergency services for the railroad industry.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Your work will have a direct impact on the railway sector. With a focus on both routine upkeep and urgent support, you'll thrive in a fast-paced, solution-driven setting.
- Travel Opportunities: Travel across the U.S. working with rail companies on derailment recovery and other critical tasks. This 24/7 on-call position offers a fantastic chance to explore the country while making a real difference.
Duties and Responsibilities: - Adheres to Cranemasters safety policies and procedures. Actively participates in daily job/work briefing
- Applies mechanical skills/knowledge to diagnose/troubleshoot mechanical failures, following standard procedures completes complex repairs/rebuilds/modifications. Performs other maintenance tasks as required to ensure the safe and reliable operation of Cranemasters vehicles and equipment including cranes, dozers, excavators, trucks, diesel engines, etc.
- Performs preventative maintenance in compliance with Cranemasters PM program. Utilizes knowledge and experience accessing mechanical conditions, recommends repair/replacement of parts/belts, etc., performs work after obtaining approvals.
- Timely and accurately completes required documentation such as work orders, time sheets, warranty claims, quality/inspection documents, PM documentation, etc. Records detailed information as required including mileage, hours, date and work/repair description. Ensures that documentation is legible and understandable.
- Routes requests for emergency repairs to the Shop Foreman/Manager to ensure priority assignments are not interrupted.
- Proactive team member providing and supporting the training of other mechanics in accomplishment of administrative duties in addition to technical tasks.
- Maintains a clean/safe work area, assists team members in maintaining the cleanliness of the shop, ensures that tools are in good repair and returned to designated location when work has been completed.
- Completes required training for safety procedures, enhancement of technical skills and professional development.
About the Company:Brian and Barry Isringhausen grew up around railroads and tagged along on train derailments with their father, Loren. This experience from their earliest years sparked their love for the railroad business and ignited an entrepreneurial spirit that led to the founding of Cranemasters in Richmond, Virginia, in 1986.
Cranemasters has grown to twelve facilities in ten states with plans for additional locations. These operations centers have supported customers in 36 states and the District of Columbia. Cranemasters also has provided technical support services in Canada and the Middle East.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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