Locomotive Electrician- Roanoke, VA 2026
About The Position
At Norfolk Southern, we believe that our people power progress. Our culture is built on our SPIRIT values—Safety, Performance, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork—which guides how we work, lead, and grow together. If you're ready to launch a career in electrical maintenance and contribute to the reliability of our locomotive fleet, we invite you to explore the Locomotive Electrician Trainee role. This hands-on, field-based position prepares individuals for a career 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 ensure safe and efficient operations across our network.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 18 years of age or older.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and physical standards.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform heavy physical labor.
- Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of electrician experience.
- Completion of an electrical vocational or trade school program.
- Journeyman Electrician certification.
- One year experience reading blueprints or electrical schematics.
- Veterans and transitioning service members encouraged to apply (roles such as 65F, 88S, 1345, AMT, AE, 3E0X1).
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules, safety regulations, and federal standards.
- Wire, maintain, repair, rebuild, inspect, and install electrical equipment such as rheostats, control systems, transformers, motors, generators, welding machines, lighting fixtures, battery charging systems, magnet coils, switchboards, meters, compensators, and rotors.
- Measure, cut, thread, bend, and assemble connections to control panels and junction boxes.
- Read electrical prints, 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/low voltage grounds.
- Perform work activities utilizing voltages up to 1200 and amperages up to 2400.
- Examine parts for wear and defects such as brushes, contact tips, slip rings, armatures, diodes, bearings, and fuses.
- Interpret test instrument indicators and computer-generated data.
- Interpret information from computer monitors or printouts.
- Perform miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
- Work safely to prevent on-the-job accidents and injuries.
- Wear required protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, and safety-toe boots.
- Complete annual safety training and pass safety rules examinations.
- May operate and move locomotives within shop limits (some movements may fall under Hours-of-Service Act).
Benefits
- Medical coverage begins the first day of the second month after hire.
- Health insurance (80/20 or 85/15 plan), $20,000 life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility from day one.
- Dental and vision coverage after one year of service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
