mechanical and electrical systems conform to specifications and operate properly within design limits and intent; • Diagnoses malfunctions in diesel engines, air equipment, trucks or other components to determine nature of problem and needed repair or replacement; • Complete inspection and repair reports according to company and FRA specifications and guidelines; • Perform emergency repairs to locomotives; • Replaces locomotive and diesel engine components including but not limited to wheels or trucks, traction motors, springs, couplers, draft gear assembly, gear cases, cylinder heads, air compressors, and turbo chargers; • Following general safety rules, perform diagnostics, installation and repair of locomotive components to ensure proper operation and compliance with required federal and company specifications; • Able to, or able to learn to read with accuracy diesel engine manuals, locomotive schematics, service bulletins, maintenance instructions and other craft related documentation for an EMD locomotive; • Tests, installs and repairs system components including but not limited to: pumps, radiators, power assemblies, compressors, air brake repair / change, brushes replacement, commutator repair, panel lighting, circuit breakers, regulator repair / change to ensure all function and equipment conform to required specifications for an EMD unit; • Regularly examines and verifies flow / pressure measurements, installation and alignment of rotating equipment, control points, relays and wiring and adjusts or replaces defective parts as needed; • Operational qualification of mechanical and electrical control systems to verify conformance to specifications on EMD locomotives using a variety of test equipment and procedures i.e. gages, dial indicators, manometers, meters, insulation break-down test devices, specialized tooling and live system measurements; • Able to read and understand FRA and company rules, specifications and guidelines. Able to legibly document items of non-compliance; • Analyzes and able to correct faults related to inspection, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and installation of locomotive equipment; • Assists in all other repairs and maintenance as required by supervision; • May rewind armatures; • May be designated according to specialty as Accessories Repairer; Electrician, Control Equipment; Wirer, Passenger Car; • Properly utilize equipment and tools consistently, accurately and safely: • Roll-overs, torque wrench, pipe threaders, tubing benders, cutting torches, electric and air operated hand tools, forklifts, overhead cranes, other mechanical equipment; Advanced duties and responsibilities.