Airbrake Technician

Railserve

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

This position is responsible for repairing and testing air brake valves for railroad applications and installing and repairing air brake systems on locomotives.

Marmon Holdings, Inc., part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a global industrial organization comprising 11 diverse groups. With more than 100 autonomous manufacturing and service businesses, 20,000-plus employees and $10 billion in annual revenue, we may be the biggest company you’ve never heard of.  Marmon’s 20,000-plus team members serve diverse industries and markets worldwide.

Marmon Rail & Leasing Group

With a team of more than 6,000 dedicated employees; the rail and leasing products and services enable the safe and efficient delivery of essential commodities – from crude oil to corn syrup – across continents and oceans. Freight is vital to the economy, and every day the rail system is under enormous pressure — literally. Every wheel, every car, every tank, and every mile of track must be operating at top condition. Our rail leasing companies are there to help bring it all together.

Marmon Railyard Products & Services

A key partner in providing track maintenance and construction and locomotive manufacturing, transfer, switching and maintenance. Railyard Products & Services includes Amertrack Rail, Trackmobile, Zephir and Powerhouse.

                                                                                                                                                          

Job Summary

This position is responsible for repairing and testing air brake valves for railroad applications and installing and repairing air brake systems on locomotives.

Essential Functions:

• Follow all safety rules and procedures

• Perform air brake valve repair and testing as required by company specifications.

•  Perform air brake system installation and maintenance on locomotives.

• Able to read schematics and perform shop math.

• Correctly prepare and maintain records/reports.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience using hand tools and pneumatic hand tools, cutting torch, welders and pipe threader.

• Understand air brake schematics and brake valve diagrams and part lists for valve repair and system installation on locomotives. 

• Must be able to perform physical requirements of a shop repair environment and working on locomotives.

• Be a team player, with a positive, can-do attitude.

• Must be able to follow orders and communicate well with fellow workers and management.

• Must have the ability to work well with others, and have the desire to work as a team and be willing to learn all aspects of air brake repair and locomotive air brake system installation.

• Ability to assess multiple tasks and develop a plan to complete them in a timely manner.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical procedures, governmental regulations and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to communicate with fellow workers and management verbally, non-verbally and written

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and may be required to work nights, holidays, and weekends.  The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Education and Experience:

 High School diploma (or equivalent). Experience in a manufacturing environment in a job related field.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.