Apprentice Diesel Electrician - Melrose Park, IL

Union Pacific • Melrose Park, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Apprentice Diesel Electricians will train in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of the electrical components on diesel-electric locomotives under the guidance of a journeyman Locomotive Electronic Technician-Diesel Electrician. You will work in and around our locomotive shops to diagnose issues, make necessary repairs, and complete maintenance. We are powered by our people, will you join our team?

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Computer experience with basic keyboarding skills
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
• Able to understand and apply basic mechanical principles to solve mechanical problems
• Experience reading and understanding instructions (examples may include: operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents)
• Candidates are required to successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage.

Nice To Haves

• Completed a formal electrical training program (e.g., training presented by a community college, trade/vocational school, or military)
• Able to perform basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversion of fractions into decimals and decimals into fractions to solve practical problems
• Able to extract relevant information from tables, charts, graphs, and text
• An Associate's degree in electricity or electronics
• Experience with large motor generators and/or high-voltage circuitry
• Experience working with electronics and/or electro-mechanical systems
• Experience working with, on, and around moving heavy equipment (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
• Experience working outdoors in variable weather conditions (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
• Experience working in an environment that requires you to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection
• Entry level experience reading and understanding electrical AND mechanical schematics
• Willing to work on-call, overtime, various shifts, 7 days a week, as well as weekends and holidays
• Willing and able to work in confined and/or small spaces
• Certificate in electronics, electricity, or equivalent education

Responsibilities

• Using schematics and location circuit plans: Perform scheduled electrical inspections and circuit tests of various components, perform maintenance and repair of electrical components in locomotive cabs or electrical compartments, and perform maintenance to equipment in accordance with company and in.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical systems and components to assess the nature of each problem, plan and coordinate work activities, determine equipment needs and develop sequences of steps needed to complete work.
• Work with shop machinery, equipment, and tools.
• Verbally and in writing, share technical information, job procedure recommendations, and other work-related information with others.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and diplomatically handle conflicting opinions.
• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Ongoing learning, development, and Educational Assistance (including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Metropolitan Community College)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 20% match up to 5%
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, which are collectively bargained for through union membership
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree