Description:Division/Department: Coach and Property Maintenance
Job Title: Coach Maintenance Worker
Reports To: Coach and Property Maintenance Manager
Type of position: Non-Exempt / Hourly
Employee Classification: Core
Location: Various Locations
Compensation: $15-20, Depending upon experience and certifications
Job Summary: Participates in the repair, restoration and rebuilding of railroad rolling stock in accordance to Federal and Company regulations and specifications.
Benefits Offered: The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad offers a comprehensive Medical/Rx, dental and vision package with company-funded H.S.A. (for qualified employees), a 401K with company-match and a generous PTO plan. SHA and Pass Exchange program for complimentary admission to area attractions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Repair, restore, construct railroad car rolling stock including but not limited to windows, walls, HVAC, water and waste systems, woodworking, metal fabrication, electrical, masking/painting, and plumbing.
- Provide routine maintenance to generator railcars.
- Perform daily and periodic equipment inspections identifying repairs and maintenance needed.
- Assists in the repair and install of HVAC air conditioning and heat systems on railcars.
- Compliance with GSMR procedures, safety and operating rules.
- Work with other departments as part of a team to provide passengers/guest with positive memories.
- Other duties as requested.
Requirements:Education, Skill and Work Experience Requirements:
- Ideal candidate must have a willingness to learn and gain additional experience and/or certifications.
- Skills used will include woodworking, metal fabrication, welding, basic plumbing, basic electrical, painting, HVAC and demolition.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English.
- Ability to be on your feet working for up to 12 hours.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to ascend/descend train steps/ladders and crawl on, under and around locomotive and passengers cars while performing needed maintenance functions.
- Good balance/equilibrium: walk on moving trains, graveled, uneven and/or sloped surfaces that may be wet/slippery while carrying items such as a flashlight, tools, and/or parts.
- Must possess organizational skills with ability to multi-task while prioritizing workload with practical, flexible and innovative approach to work.
- Ability to communicate successfully with a variety of personalities and function effectively as a member of a team.
- Must have physical ability/agility to climb, crawl, stoop, and bend in the performance of assigned tasks.
- Must have ability to work in confined spaces.
- Pre-Employment & Random Drug Testing program in compliance with company policy.
- Valid Driver License and the ability to pass DMV check.
- Must be able to successfully complete and achieve a passing score on a WorkSTEPS physical test and respiratory FIT test.
Work Environment:
- Work on and off the train in varied terrain in all weather during both daylight and dark hours.
- Work within various shop settings including the railyard.
- May be required to work in different locations and in adverse weather conditions to repair equipment.
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour