Electrician

Genesee & Wyoming Main • Bay City, MI

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The person in this position performs basic troubleshooting and electrical repairs on all diesel-electric locomotive equipment. This role ensures compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration. Responsibilities include wiring, maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, inspecting, and installing various electrical components on diesel-electric locomotives. The position also involves preventative maintenance on all electrical components and troubleshooting single- and three-phase electrical systems.

Requirements

• Two years of relevant work experience
• Ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions, including electrical schematics
• 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

What This Job Offers

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