Mechanical - Electrician - Selkirk, NY
About The Position
Maintain, repair, rebuild, inspect and install all electrical wiring and equipment on diesel electric locomotives, passenger trains, motor cars, tractors and trucks. Primary Activities and Responsibilities Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Wire, maintain, repair, rebuild, inspect and install equipment such as: Rheostats, Control Systems, Transformers, Motors & Generators, Welding Machines, Electric Lighting Fixtures, Winding Armatures, Battery Charging Systems, Magnet Coils, Switchboards & Meters, Compensators & Rotors, Electrical Collectors Inside and outside wiring at shops, buildings, and yards and on structures Measure, cut, thread, bend, and assemble connections to control panels and junction boxes Test circuit connections Diagnose, repair, and replace electrical malfunctions in components including loading charging, transition problems, wheel slip, sander circuits and high and low voltage grounds Perform work activities utilizing voltages up to 1200 and amperages up to 1500 Examine parts for wear and/or defects such as brushes contact tips, slip rings, armatures, diodes, bearings and fuses Interpret test instrument indicators Repair speed recorders, air compressors, turbo and fuel pumps and temperature switches Change light bulbs on locomotives and building Interpret information from computer monitors or printouts Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager Selkirk, NY ONLY- This position shares a joint roster between the Mechanical, Facilities, and Signals Departments. Once hired and upon reporting to Selkirk, placement in a position will be determined by the union agreement seniority rule in which bids/awarded positions are based on seniority. When accepting an Electrician position, it’s important to understand that if you hold this position at Selkirk, you may hold a position in any of these three departments throughout your CSXT career: Mechanical Electrician works in a Locomotive Shop. Facilities Electrician covers road territory and travels. Signals Electrician-Switch Heater covers road territory and travels.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- 18 years of age or older
- Valid Driver's License
- One year experience reading blueprints or locomotive prints
- Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
- Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, or safety-toe boots
- Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work
- Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations
- Must pass all required assessments
- Must pass a background screening
- Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test
- This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement and membership is req.
Nice To Haves
- Two years electrician experience
- Completion of an electrical vocational or trade school program
- Journeyman Electrician
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Wire, maintain, repair, rebuild, inspect and install equipment such as: Rheostats, Control Systems, Transformers, Motors & Generators, Welding Machines, Electric Lighting Fixtures, Winding Armatures, Battery Charging Systems, Magnet Coils, Switchboards & Meters, Compensators & Rotors, Electrical Collectors
- Inside and outside wiring at shops, buildings, and yards and on structures
- Measure, cut, thread, bend, and assemble connections to control panels and junction boxes
- Test circuit connections
- Diagnose, repair, and replace electrical malfunctions in components including loading charging, transition problems, wheel slip, sander circuits and high and low voltage grounds
- Perform work activities utilizing voltages up to 1200 and amperages up to 1500
- Examine parts for wear and/or defects such as brushes contact tips, slip rings, armatures, diodes, bearings and fuses
- Interpret test instrument indicators
- Repair speed recorders, air compressors, turbo and fuel pumps and temperature switches
- Change light bulbs on locomotives and building
- Interpret information from computer monitors or printouts
- Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
