Fueler / QP (Mechanical Helper)

Moran Environmental Recovery

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Sacramento, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for fueling Amtrak locomotives and performing mechanical maintenance and inspections on passenger rail cars. Duties include troubleshooting electrical and brake systems and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. You are able to work flexible schedules, including overtime and weekends, and possess great communication and organizational skills. You are also capable of working outdoors in adverse weather conditions and have a positive work history.

Must Have Skills for ATS

air brake systems

fuel management system

Blue signal protection

480V ground power cables

Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Drummac, Inc. is an integrated rail services company that specializes in providing mechanical and janitorial services to the transportation industry. With operations located across the United States, the services we perform range in scope from routine mechanical maintenance, inspections, repairs and cleaning to providing equipment and supplies for the transportation industry with a niche in passenger rail. We provide these services using in-house resources, which enables us to provide best-in-class quality control.

JOB SUMMARY

A Mechanical Apprentice, known at Drummac as Qualified Person (QP) must be able to work in compliance while maintaining and repairing passenger rail cars and locomotives while working under the supervision of our Passenger Rail Mechanic.

Fuelers are responsible for ensuring the designated Amtrak locomotives and equipment are routinely supplied with fuel. They are expected to work well with Amtrak personnel and passengers in order to project a good image for Drummac, Inc. They must adhere to and maintain strict compliance with corporate/office policies and procedures, established health and safety protocols, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Fuelers

  • Performs fueling in safe and efficient manner.
  • Responsible for accurate accounting of fuel transactions and inputting information into fuel management system. 
  • Perform daily Quality Control checks on equipment.
  • Performs Water Audits and Sanitation of Watering Equipment, and waters trains as needed.
  • Ensure the correct loading and balancing of fuel.
  • Responsible for keeping DEF tote full and filling trains with DEF as needed.

QP

  • Performs air brake inspection of passenger cars, private cars and have knowledge of air brake systems
  • Performs locomotive daily inspection; able to troubleshoot and handle repair/replacement of parts
  • Troubleshoots passenger cars including but not limited to toilet systems, air conditioning systems, doors, panels, lights, electrical systems and brake systems along with making any necessary repairs
  • Ability to fill out regulatory, client and Company-required paperwork
  • Performs necessary electrical tests, removes, disassembles, replaces, repairs, modifies, rebuilds, assembles, adjusts, and maintains batteries and all electrical equipment or components on locomotives
  • Provides Blue signal protection and sets up and removes Blue flags/lights.
  • Applies and removes 480V ground power cables. 
  • Performs cleaning duties on passenger rail cars and locomotives as needed.
  • Communicates written and/or verbal findings of inspections to Supervisor
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call is required
  • Flexible schedule to accommodate dynamic train schedules
  • Ability to work outdoors in inclement work conditions is required
  • Wears and uses required protective equipment while working
  • Takes responsibility for own safety while on the job
  • Performs other related duties as required or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Requires High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing and reasoning skills)
  • Ability to work flexible schedules
  • Positive work history / personnel record
  • Valid driver's license is required
  • Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
  • Must have great communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, and overtime 
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment screening process

Hourly rate range for Fueler/QP (Mechanical Helper) candidates in Sacramento, California: $23- $25.

Actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on multiple factors which include relevant skills and experience. In addition to hourly wage, full-time employees will be offered the following benefits: 

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Short-Term Disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Newly hired employees will accrue PTO at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 worked 

Drummac is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a drug free work environment to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Drummac is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Moran Environmental Recovery

MER provides specialized services to clients within the specific Energy & Industrial, Marine, Railroad and Government sectors throughout the United States. The Company is a nationally recognized Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO), and our Preparedness and Response team works directly with Federal, State, Local and Private Spill Managers to pre-plan for and if necessary, respond to significant environmental events. Together, the MER Family of Companies is a collection of unique businesses, each with its own expertise and reputation, all integrated together to deliver our culture of safety. The Company provides these services from over 40 locations located throughout North America, utilizing specialized equipment and highly trained personnel. MER believes that by aligning our resources to these specific industries, we can outperform anyone, due to our combination of capabilities and culture.
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