This position is in the Locomotive Shop Operations Division at Steamtown National Historic Site. It is a permanent position. The purpose of this position is to maintain, inspect, and repair "in service" historic steam and diesel locomotives and historic and modern railroad cars.

Duties

Incumbent inspects and repairs historic steam and diesel locomotives and historic railroad cars to applicable standards. Troubleshoot cause of mechanical problems and make necessary operational repairs. Incumbent understands the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships. Ensures compliance with NPS 28, 29/49 CFR, and AAR standards where applicable.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)Trouble shootingUse of Measuring Instructions The ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks of a Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer, WG-08 without normal supervision. Work includes: diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying complex vehicles, boats, equipment and systems; having a thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment, and experience applying to independent judgment in testing, inspecting, and evaluating the work performed on heavy vehicles, boats, equipment and systems. I require minimal supervision to perform these tasks to meet acceptable trade standards and am consulted by other mechanics in difficult situations. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Steamtown National Historic Site 150 S Washington Ave Scranton, PA 18503-2018 US
• Name: William Jones
• Email: [email protected]