Full-Time
Utility Worker
Deadline 5/30/27
Herzog Railroad Services
Rail construction and maintenance services
Compensation Overview
$33.63 - $36.65/hr
San Jose, CA, USA
In Person
Category
 General Maintenance & Repair (1) |
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Required Skills
HVAC
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or pneumatic maintenance, including automotive, diesel, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, and railroad equipment, is required.
- Proficiency with hand and pneumatic tools and the ability to read repair manuals and follow instructions are required.
- Strong safety awareness and the ability to complete ongoing training are required.
- The ability to work independently or in a team with minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities is required.
- Willingness to work flexible shifts, schedules, and overtime is required.
- The ability to occasionally operate overhead cranes and drive company vehicles is required.
- A valid driver's license and required endorsements must be maintained.
- The employee must pass a pre-employment background check, motor vehicle report review, Department of Transportation physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen.
- The employee must successfully complete and maintain required safety certifications and annual testing.
- The employee must meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, kneeling, bending, working in confined spaces, and working in varying temperatures and noise levels.
- The employee must pass required color and vision examinations and distinguish auditory signals.
- The employee must be able to work in a safety-sensitive environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily inspections of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems on diesel locomotives and passenger railcars using written task lists within specified timeframes.
- Conduct interior and exterior inspections of rail equipment as required by federal and state regulators and company policies and procedures.
- Complete equipment inspection forms, work orders, and other required forms.
- Prioritize and complete repairs within specified timeframes.
- Safely and proficiently operate hand tools, digital multimeters, pneumatic tools, and testing equipment.
- Clean and maintain the work area, tools, and shop equipment.
- Operate locomotives with or without passenger railcars attached within the maintenance facility.
- Service rail equipment restrooms by removing waste and replenishing potable water and biocide.
- Operate a pressure washer and wash rail equipment exteriors using an extended pole and brush when required.
- Perform facility maintenance and in-house repairs of electrical and mechanical components when required.
- Assist the Maintainer and Service Maintainer.
- Read, understand, and interpret equipment repair manuals for maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
- Participate in and successfully complete required ongoing training and periodic written, oral, and hands-on testing.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
- Report safety violations to the immediate supervisor.
Desired Qualifications
- Forklift certification is preferred.
- Railroad Engineer, Maintenance Facility Operator, or company certification is preferred.
Herzog Railroad Services is a rail-services company supporting freight, transit, and passenger-rail infrastructure. Its capabilities include track construction and maintenance, rail testing, material handling, specialized equipment, and technology-enabled inspection. Project teams work with railroads and public agencies across the infrastructure lifecycle. The company works in specialized rail infrastructure, using purpose-built equipment and field expertise for construction, inspection, maintenance, material movement, and technology modernization on safety-critical freight and passenger networks.
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