Operator Mechanic/Specialist: San Juan, Puerto Rico

SUMMARY

We would like to announce the recent opening of Operator Mechanic/Specialist in the Track Maintenance Department. The Operator Mechanic/Specialist is the primary person responsible for performing the preventive and corrective maintenance of all mechanic, hydraulic, special equipment, specialized tools, non-revenue vehicles, etc. Operates heavy equipment, hi-rail, and non revenue vehicles, such as, but not limited to: cranes, backhoe, loaders, track tampers, heavy duty forklifts, and any heavy equipment needed on track maintenance and/or construction. Completes specified maintenance and repair tasks to keep the Right of Way, rail tracks and related structures in good working order. Supports department in recommendations for equipment and purchasing requisitions.

To apply you must meet the following:

Degree from an accredited college or technical school in automotive or diesel mechanics (license preferred) and at least two years of related work experience.

Driver’s license class 8 or higher

Heavy Equipment management, maintenance and operation(Certification preferred)

Cranes certification

Basic knowledge of Track System

Experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical, hydraulic and industrial tools

Ability to speak, read and write both Spanish and English in a work setting.

Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret technical specifications, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memorandums.

Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds with a partner. Specified vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.