Locomotive Technician Apprentice
Brewster, OH Brewster, OH Full-time Full-time $21.
23 - $25.
06 an hour $21.
23 - $25.
06 an hour Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company provides freight transportation service for many companies in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
W&LE handles over 135,000 carloads per year.
The company is private, 100% internally owned, and currently has over 430 employees.
W&LE is the largest Ohio-based railroad and is among the largest regional railroads in the country.
The company has over 120 customers and a continually growing customer base.
W&LE interchanges in numerous locations with three major Class I Railroads (Canadian National, CSX Transportation, and Norfolk Southern), as well as 14 regional and shortline railroads.
We are seeking dedicated individuals to train as a Locomotive Technicians.
Duties/
Responsibilities:
Maintenance, repair, inspection, test, overhaul, reconditioning, restructuring, machining, rebuilding, either in the shop, or in the field, of the locomotives, their components and systems; the performance of all federal inspections, and all repairs resulting from such inspections, all service work in the Brewster repair and service area including but not limited to sanding, fueling, light repair, and supplying of locomotives; service work beyond the Brewster repair area, including light repair and supplying locomotives where light repair is undertaken All hostler work, for example, the running and switching of locomotives in the Brewster repair or service areas; and all work generally recognized as electrical work, mechanical and/or machine work, sheet metal work, and blacksmith work associated with locomotive repair and servicing Working conditions:
Work safely at all times in compliance with all safety and operating rules Irregular work hours which may include overtime (employees must be able to work any shift, any day of the week) Complete required training/apprenticeship Employees work in the shop and outdoors in all weather conditions Employees work in confined spaces and at or above elevated heights Heavy work, lifting up to 85 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, balance, climb, twist, work overhead, reach, walking on uneven surfaces, standing on hard surfaces for long periods Wages:
Apprentice 1:
$21.
23 Apprentice 2:
$21.
97 Technician:
$25.
08 Apprentice 1:
are in first year of training Apprentice 2:
are employees halfway through locomotive tech.
apprentice training program Training/Apprenticeship Company paid on-the-job training/apprenticeship All locomotive employees are subject to locomotive technician apprenticeship training program Shift/Hours Full-time (40 hrs/wk) Shift/hours subject to seniority Assigned to one of two 8 hour shifts Available to work any shift required Probationary Period:
90 days Employees must complete apprenticeship program in accordance with the provisions of the labor agreement Union:
Brotherhood of Railroad Signalman Dues required per collective bargaining agreement Education A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Benefits:
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company provides a comprehensive benefit package including excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, railroad retirement, 401(k) plan, profit sharing, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid personal leave, and college scholarships for dependents Drug Free Workplace:
W&LE is a drug-free workplace and maintains a zero tolerance policy Employees are subject to pre-employment and frequent drug and alcohol testing All positions require pre-employment background verification, physical, and drug/alcohol screen Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$21.
23 - $25.
06 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Night shift Overtime Education:
High school or equivalent (Required) Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
23 - $25.
06 an hour $21.
23 - $25.
06 an hour Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company provides freight transportation service for many companies in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
W&LE handles over 135,000 carloads per year.
The company is private, 100% internally owned, and currently has over 430 employees.
W&LE is the largest Ohio-based railroad and is among the largest regional railroads in the country.
The company has over 120 customers and a continually growing customer base.
W&LE interchanges in numerous locations with three major Class I Railroads (Canadian National, CSX Transportation, and Norfolk Southern), as well as 14 regional and shortline railroads.
We are seeking dedicated individuals to train as a Locomotive Technicians.
Duties/
Responsibilities:
Maintenance, repair, inspection, test, overhaul, reconditioning, restructuring, machining, rebuilding, either in the shop, or in the field, of the locomotives, their components and systems; the performance of all federal inspections, and all repairs resulting from such inspections, all service work in the Brewster repair and service area including but not limited to sanding, fueling, light repair, and supplying of locomotives; service work beyond the Brewster repair area, including light repair and supplying locomotives where light repair is undertaken All hostler work, for example, the running and switching of locomotives in the Brewster repair or service areas; and all work generally recognized as electrical work, mechanical and/or machine work, sheet metal work, and blacksmith work associated with locomotive repair and servicing Working conditions:
Work safely at all times in compliance with all safety and operating rules Irregular work hours which may include overtime (employees must be able to work any shift, any day of the week) Complete required training/apprenticeship Employees work in the shop and outdoors in all weather conditions Employees work in confined spaces and at or above elevated heights Heavy work, lifting up to 85 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, balance, climb, twist, work overhead, reach, walking on uneven surfaces, standing on hard surfaces for long periods Wages:
Apprentice 1:
$21.
23 Apprentice 2:
$21.
97 Technician:
$25.
08 Apprentice 1:
are in first year of training Apprentice 2:
are employees halfway through locomotive tech.
apprentice training program Training/Apprenticeship Company paid on-the-job training/apprenticeship All locomotive employees are subject to locomotive technician apprenticeship training program Shift/Hours Full-time (40 hrs/wk) Shift/hours subject to seniority Assigned to one of two 8 hour shifts Available to work any shift required Probationary Period:
90 days Employees must complete apprenticeship program in accordance with the provisions of the labor agreement Union:
Brotherhood of Railroad Signalman Dues required per collective bargaining agreement Education A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Benefits:
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company provides a comprehensive benefit package including excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, railroad retirement, 401(k) plan, profit sharing, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid personal leave, and college scholarships for dependents Drug Free Workplace:
W&LE is a drug-free workplace and maintains a zero tolerance policy Employees are subject to pre-employment and frequent drug and alcohol testing All positions require pre-employment background verification, physical, and drug/alcohol screen Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$21.
23 - $25.
06 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Night shift Overtime Education:
High school or equivalent (Required) Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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