Diesel Mechanic
 Advantage xPO | |
$22.00-$22.00
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 United States, Missouri, Kansas City | |
 Aug 19, 2025 | |
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Wabtec is a company that manufactures products for freight cars, locomotives, and passenger transit vehicles. They also build new locomotives that can reach up to 6,000 horsepower. The company's headquarters are located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania General Comments
1+ years of experience as a diesel mechanic or recent graduate from trade school program
Ability to troubleshoot diesel engines with diagnostic tools (provided by Wabtec) such as hydraulic pressure gauges, electrical testers, diese diagnostic software high school diploma basic understanding of electrical schematics and blueprints must wear PPE Plusses: trade school certification pneumatic system knowledge experience working on heavy duty mining equipment Day to Day: Morning Briefing & Work Orders Review daily assignments and service tickets. Coordinate with supervisors or engineers on custom builds or repairs. Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Use diagnostic tools to assess diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical components. Identify issues with tractive effort systems, braking, or ShuttleLaunch technology (used in their Commander NXT models 1). Mechanical Repairs & Maintenance Perform engine repairs, fluid changes, and component replacements. Maintain and repair hydraulic lifts, couplers, and rubber tire systems used for rail traction. Assembly & Customization Assemble new Shuttlewagon units, including installing diesel engines, control systems, and rail gear. Customize units for clients with specific towing capacities (up to 6,000 tons in Navigator models 1). Testing & Quality Control Conduct operational tests on completed units. Road test or rail test units to ensure safety and performance standards are met. Documentation & Reporting Log repairs, parts used, and time spent on each task. Communicate with parts departments and update service records. Safety & Compliance Follow OSHA and company-specific safety protocols. Handle hazardous materials (fluids, batteries) according to regulations. After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Advantage xPOAdvantage xPO is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage xPO is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. To read our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors, please refer to our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors. By applying for this job, you agree that you may receive both AI-generated and non-AI generated calls, text messages, or emails from Staffmark Group and/or its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our general Privacy Policy at Privacy Policy - Staffmark | |