Locomotive Service Technician (LST) in Atlanta, GA

Company: Velocity Rail Solutions
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Calls us at (855) 239-8458

CDL-A Company Driver Tanker Local Job Opportunity

Velocity Rail Solutions, Inc. is an A. Stucki Company, with a history dating back to 1911. Velocity has long-term fixed contracts with Class I Railroads to fuel and/or service locomotives using specialized equipment. We have dedicated trucks that operate 24/7 365 days a year. We work in all types of weather and our work is not seasonal. Pay you can count on!!!!
BENEFITS:

• $1,144/weekly $62.4K+/yearly
• Home Daily!
• Paid Weekly
• Must have a Class A CDL without Automatic restrictions.
• Straight 48 HR work week working Monday-Thursday ( with a potential for an additional 12 hours of overtime if candidate wants to train DTL to work on Sunday nights.)
• The company pays 75%-80% of benefit premiums
• Medical-High and Low Deductible plans with set copays and prescription amounts
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401k - give 5% get 4% match, fully vested in matching funds immediately
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long term disability
• Short term Disability
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Healthcare flex spending account
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Wellness Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program Legal EASE (Legal and Financial Assistance)
• Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Voya Will Prep (Free database create wills, health care directives, power of attorney, elder care agreements, HIPAA authorizations
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Annual Workboot Reimbursement
• Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement
  
  We offer hourly pay with built-in Overtime on a daily basis! Paid training! Plus we offer "Paid Holidays", whether you are scheduled to work or not! Vacation time starts to accrue on day one, even while you are in training. You can use it as you accrue it, carry it over, let it build up, or cash it out! No need to wait 1 year for vacation time to be available! We also have a full benefits package available after 60 days of employment. Drivers find out our benefit offerings, low deductibles, and premiums, and we match 4% on 5% contribution on our 401K. They are fully vested in their contributions immediately. Our benefit offerings show how much we care about drivers and their families!
  
  Responsibilities
  
  Conduct Locomotive Daily Inspection
  Perform scheduled or on-demand maintenance of locomotives
  Interest in being cross-trained on all functions at the facility
  Willingness to follow procedures
  Keep work area clean
  Not afraid to ask questions
  Accurately fill out all necessary paperwork
  Enforces safety policies and procedures with other employees.
  Ability to perform general maintenance on equipment
  Assist with handyman duties within the facility including general maintenance
  Interact with other team members, customers, railroad crews, and visitors.
  Understands customers needs.
  
  Qualifications
  
  • Previous experience working for a Shortline or Class I Railroad is a plus.
  • Knowledge of FRA Regulations and Locomotive Defects a plus.
  • Capable of learning how to operate and maintain shop machinery, tools, vehicles, and equipment.
  • Must be able to pass Railroad required background check
  • Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision
  • Must be reliable and dependable
    Physical Requirements
    
    Able to consistently bend, stoop, kneel and climb on and off elevated surfaces
    
    May have to walk long distances on paved or unmaintained or uneven surfaces
    
    Able to climb in and out of a truck cab multiple times per shift, and climb a ladder or steps 10 or more times per day
    
    Able to drive and work outside in adverse weather conditions
    
    Willing to work with liquid non-hazardous & dry bulk materials
    
    Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs frequently
    
    
    
    Calls us at (855) 239-8458

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