Electrician
About The Position
SUMMARY: The person in this position performs basic troubleshooting and electrical repairs on all diesel-electric locomotive equipment. RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration Wire, maintain, repair, rebuild, inspect, and install electrical equipment, including but not limited to rheostats, control systems, transformers, motors, generators, electric lighting fixtures, cab heaters, batteries and their charging systems, speed recorders, air compressor controls, temperature switches, starters, axle generators, coils, contactors, relays, and governors Be responsible for preventative maintenance on all electrical components Troubleshoot and test single- and three-phase electrical systems on diesel-electric locomotives, including grounded components and wiring, high and low voltage, wheel slip, transition, and electrical load or no-load conditions Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Two years of relevant work experience
- Ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions, including electrical schematics
- Associate degree in related subject matter
- Valid driver's license
Nice To Haves
- Diesel electrician training preferred
- Four-year journeyman railroad electrician preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration
- Wire, maintain, repair, rebuild, inspect, and install electrical equipment, including but not limited to rheostats, control systems, transformers, motors, generators, electric lighting fixtures, cab heaters, batteries and their charging systems, speed recorders, air compressor controls, temperature switches, starters, axle generators, coils, contactors, relays, and governors
- Be responsible for preventative maintenance on all electrical components
- Troubleshoot and test single- and three-phase electrical systems on diesel-electric locomotives, including grounded components and wiring, high and low voltage, wheel slip, transition, and electrical load or no-load conditions
- Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
