**9877BR** **PRS Facility Location:** EMD LaGrange Bargaining Unit - 406 **Job Purpose:** The position's wage rate is $39/hr Under general supervision by the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Technicians perform general facility maintenance and repair tasks of average to considerable difficulty to ensure that the facility remains in a presentable, operable and efficient condition. Tasks include ensuring proper working condition of mechanical systems, assist electricians, welding, carpentry, and additional projects and general trades’ tasks. **Req ID:** 9877BR **Company Description:** Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success! As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs. Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com . **Education / Training:** • High school diploma or equivalent GED required; • Completion of a skilled trades apprenticeship preferred; • Millwright experience in manufacturing corporation preferred. • Specialized training in a facility maintenance or technical related field preferred; **Job Title:** Maintenance Technician **City:** La Grange **Key Job Elements:** • The Maintenance Technician duties are focused in historical skilled trades crafts; • Ensure compliance to Caterpillar values in action for all work activities; • Consistently meet and/or exceed customer expectations by working with a sense of urgency in the performance of all tasks to assure timely completion with a high regard to quality; • Perform Preventative Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance on a wide range of facility systems including, but not limited to, pumps, motors, filtering devices, air conditioning and heating equipment and other mechanical devices which requires the ability to grasp, hold, bend and twist a wide range of tools, equipment and materials; • Respond to emergency requests for repair services, diagnoses problems and either immediately make repairs or call on supervision for additional assistance or direction; • Operate a wide variety of hand tools and powered equipment used in the maintenance of the facility such as saws, drills, torches, sanders, cutters, grinders and other maintenance equipment; • Perform basic plumbing, electrical, painting, masonry, welding, carpentry, dry wall and other trades related tasks; • Schedule and monitor the facility Building Automation System (BAS). Make adjustments to thermostats, Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes and other interior space controls on a regular basis to maintain a comfortable and efficiently maintained environment; • Perform regular scheduled filter replacement for all building systems; • Complete maintenance service requests and preventative maintenance in a timely manner. Recommend repairs needed on equipment and facility structures. Prepare and submit time, material and cost reports; • Accurately maintain maintenance/repair records, inventory logs and replacement schedules for equipment and supplies in the company CMMS or other logs as directed; • Maintain work area and associated storage in a neat and orderly manner; • Perform other duties as required. **Qualifications and Experience:** • Minimum of five (5) years experience in general facility maintenance, construction, as a Handyman or a related field; • Proficiency in multiple skilled crafts such as rigging, welding, woodworking, drywall, minor plumbing, minor electrical, painting, tile work, HVAC, mechanical repairs; • Shall be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in performing temporary and permanent repairs on a variety of building areas; • Operational characteristics, services and activities of building maintenance programs including mechanical, welding, painting, carpentry, dry wall, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, grounds keeping, machinery and masonry work; • Proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools; • Applicable safety rules and procedures; • Relevant federal, state, and local regulations. **EEO:** Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities **Benefits:** + Competitive Salary + 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting) + Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance + Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money + Flexible Spending Accounts + Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Time-Off (PTO) + Employee Assistance Plan + Education Assistance Program + Employee Recognition Programs + Site specific Production and Incentive Plans + Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans + Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs _*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits._ **Job Category:** Production - Hourly **State::** Illinois