Rolling Stock (Heavy-duty) Mechanic Trainee reports directly to the CAT Shop Manager.
Rolling Stock (Heavy-duty) Mechanic Trainee learn to assist in inspecting, repairing and maintaining diesel and gas rolling stock. They learn to assist in maintaining and repairing electrical systems, air systems, heating and cooling systems, brake systems, suspensions, steering systems, engines and transmissions. This is not a remote or hybrid position. Onsite work will always be required.
- Job Title
- Rolling Stock Mechanic Trainee
- Branch
- CAT Shop
- Report To
- CAT Shop Manager
- Schedule
- Monday – Friday, Onsite Work Only
- Status
- Full-time
- Wage Range
- Dependent Upon Experience/Education/Certifications
Essential Functions
• Ability to learn to accurately analyze and diagnose equipment issues and breakdowns.
• Ability to recommend possible service actions to resolve equipment performance problems.
• Ability to learn to make appropriate equipment repairs or modifications to solve operating and performance concerns as dictated by diagnosis.
• Observe all safety procedures, make certain that hazardous waste is properly handled.
• Provide well-maintained personal tools required to effectively perform required duties.
• Perform other department responsibilities as assigned.
Other Responsibilities
Responsibilities are not limited to the above-mentioned and may include assisting other branches with reasonable and related tasks.
Physical Demands
• Work is performed in a maintenance environment with potential hazards that require knowledge of proper safety procedures.
• Standing or sitting for prolonged periods-of-time; Walking, Lifting, Carrying, Balancing, Stooping, Reaching, Handling, Feeling, Communicating, Acuity-Far, Acuity-Near, Depth Perception, and Field of Vision.
• Must be able to work in a maintenance/shop environment, while also being able to navigate each plant and/or department facilities
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Qualifications
• Good analytical, problem-solving skills and resourceful thinking
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with co-workers and management.
• Secondary school graduate with a minimum of three years of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic experience preferred. May include equivalent college or vocational school education.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Has the ability to understand the necessary service manuals, including interpretation of schematics and effective use of electronic diagnostic tools.
• Keep pace with industry innovations and advancements.
• Safely operate power tools, lifts, hoists, hydraulic jacks and overhead cranes.
• The ability to perform strenuous work, including objects occasionally weighing up to 100 pounds and frequently as much as 50 pounds.
• Possess physical stamina to perform continuously with full body motion for climbing, pushing, lifting, reaching, etc.
• Positive and Excellent Interpersonal and Customer Service skills
• Ability to act with integrity, reliability and professionalism
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and strong time management skills.
• Computer skills to work in Excel, Word, Outlook are a plus
• Analytically driven
• Must be flexible and adaptable and handle multiple tasks while managing efficiently and effectively
• Excellent team member with the ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with CAT Shop Manager, owners, co-workers, customers and vendors
Benefits
We offer a highly competitive wage, PTO, health, dental and life insurance, Section 125, 401K, Holiday Pay and discretionary profit-sharing quarterly bonuses.
Our Company
Freres Engineered Wood Products, formerly Freres Lumber Co., Inc. was established in 1922 in the Santiam Canyon of Oregon. We are a family-owned and operated wood products manufacturing business headquartered in Lyons, Oregon. Now in its third generation, family management continues to build on the success of past generations.
We operate six processing plants, including a small log veneer plant, large log veneer plant, veneer drying facility, plywood plant, mass ply plant and stud mill in addition to having our own fleet of trucks and a cogeneration facility. We are dedicated to reinvesting in our modern manufacturing facilities, providing high-quality wood products, and providing family wage jobs within our communities. We specialize in creating the highest quality wood products, from raw log to finished products, including: hog fuel, bark fines, chips, shavings, specialty veneer, grade lumber, high-quality sheathing grade plywood, MPP and even electricity.
Our passion for continuous improvement aligned with our innovative approach to manufacturing has led us to develop and become the sole producer of a unique, patented wood product, the Mass Ply Panel. If you have growth mindset and a continuous-improvement attitude, you’re probably a great fit for our team!