Traveling Railroad Equipment Mechanic

Does not have direct supervision of any employee, however, will be required to supervise customer's employees in the form of instruction. Must be self-motivated and perform assigned task with limited or no supervision.

(The nature of physical effort leading to physical fatigue)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

(The nature of adverse environmental conditions affecting the incumbent)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock.

(The nature of demands on the incumbent’s senses)

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

(Conditions that may lead to mental or emotional fatigue)

There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The incumbent must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues.