Locomotive Electrician- Atlanta, GA

Norfolk Southern Corp. • Atlanta, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Norfolk Southern is hiring a Locomotive Electrician Trainee for a hands-on, field-based role preparing individuals for careers in locomotive electrical maintenance. Through structured classroom instruction and on-the-job training, trainees learn to inspect, repair, and install electrical systems and components on diesel-electric locomotives to support safe, efficient operations. Training lasts approximately seven weeks: one week of mechanical safety orientation and six weeks of craft-specific training. Instruction takes place in classrooms, locomotive shops, and yards; lodging and travel reimbursement are provided in accordance with the union agreement.

This is a seniority-based union position in a safety-sensitive environment. Work takes place in shops and outdoors, in all weather conditions, and requires working across all three shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Extensive travel for training may be required. Union membership is required within 60 days of establishing seniority. The position may involve operating and moving locomotives within shop limits.

Pay progresses from $21.31 per hour for the first 40 working days, to $31.96 for the next 204 working days, then $34.09 for the next 244 working days, and reaches the $42.62-per-hour journeyman rate after two years or 488 working days. Medical coverage begins on the first day of the second month after hire. Health insurance, $20,000 life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility are available from day one; dental and vision coverage are available after one year of service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and physical standards, and a post-offer medical examination that includes a drug test.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform heavy physical labor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, climb, and walk long distances over uneven terrain.
• Ability to maintain alertness and concentration around heavy, moving equipment.
• Ability to meet FRA medical requirements: visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye separately and both eyes together, with or without corrective lenses; hearing loss no greater than 40 dB average at 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz in the better ear, which may be met with a hearing aid.
• Verbal comprehension and communication skills.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.
• Basic math and ability to multitask.
• Memory skills for tracking locomotive placement and components.
• Availability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Union membership within 60 days of establishing seniority.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of electrician experience.
• Completion of an electrical vocational or trade school program.
• Journeyman Electrician certification.
• One year of experience reading blueprints or electrical schematics.
• Veterans and transitioning service members are encouraged to apply, including those with experience in roles such as 65F, 88S, 1345, AMT, AE, or 3E0X1.

Responsibilities

• Comply with railroad rules, safety regulations, and federal standards.
• Wire, maintain, repair, rebuild, inspect, and install locomotive electrical equipment and components, including control systems, motors, generators, lighting, battery charging systems, switchboards, meters, and related equipment.
• Measure, cut, thread, bend, and assemble electrical connections to control panels and junction boxes.
• Read electrical prints and test circuits and connections using multimeters, amp clamps, and other diagnostic tools.
• Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions, including charging issues, transition problems, wheel slip, sander circuits, and high- or low-voltage grounds.
• Perform work using voltages up to 1200 and amperages up to 2400.
• Inspect parts for wear and defects, including brushes, contact tips, slip rings, armatures, diodes, bearings, and fuses.
• Interpret test instrument indicators and computer-generated data, including information from computer monitors and printouts.
• Perform other activities and responsibilities as assigned by a supervisor.
• Work safely to prevent accidents and injuries; wear required protective equipment.
• Complete annual safety training and pass safety rules examinations.
• May operate and move locomotives within shop limits.

Benefits

• Medical coverage begins the first day of the second month after hire.
• Health insurance with 80/20 or 85/15 plan options.
• $20,000 life insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility from day one.
• Dental coverage after one year of service.
• Vision coverage after one year of service.
• Lodging and travel reimbursement for training in accordance with the union agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED