Rail Services Technician

Company: System One
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: June 4, 2025

Job Description:

OVERVIEW:

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The successful candidate will have previous knowledge within a maintenance and engineering environment, be an effective communicator, and be willing to assist with additional duties, as necessary. Employee performs highly skilled installation, repair and troubleshooting work involved with mechanical and electrical assemblies.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and installation of equipment.
Layout, assemble, test, and install apparatus and equipment, working from blueprints schematics, sketches, verbal instructions and other specifications.
Preparation of the job to be be accomplished by studying any document related but not limited to assembly instructions, FMIs, blueprint specifications, as well as have a good understanding of parts lists, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
Align, fit and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, measuring tools and blueprints.
Verify specifications by measuring/testing completed components
Install, repair and service specialized mechanical equipment, machinery, panels as well as wiring/harnesses.
Other duties as required and assigned


TRAINING/EDUCATION REQUIRED: High School diploma or GED, Technical school or associated certifications preferred.
Minimum of 2-3 years industrial maintenance related experience.
Previous Rolling Stock experience would be a plus.


INITIAL TRAINING: Quality system
Occupational Hazards Prevention System
Railway Safety Management System
Human Resources Policies


QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work in a high pressure environment
Ability to work varying work shifts (1st, 2nd and 3rd)
Must have strong skills in mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment troubleshooting
Must have strong troubleshooting and blueprint schematics reading skills
Must be self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills essential for day to day operations
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Strong Microsoft Office skills (word and excel)
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.


SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Shall report all injuries/illnesses to their supervisor that occur at work, the day of the incident
Shall report any unsafe conditions that are identified in their respective work area to their supervisor
Shall comply with all client safety policies, procedures, and requirements that are communicated to them, including Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures
Shall wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is communicated and supplied to them
Shall keep their respective work area clean and orderly at all times
Shall attend all client required training as soon as possible before the start of their assigned work
Shall NOT operate any client equipment (forklifts, cranes, scissor lifts) until certified to do so

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