Diesel Locomotive Electrician at Selkirk

Job Description

Job SummaryMaintain, 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

Pay RateTraining Rate - $24.63/hourApprentice (1st 345 work days from start date at work location) - 90% of journeyman rateApprentice (2nd 345 work days from start date at work location) - 95 % of journeyman rateFull Journeyman Rate - $27.37/hourTrainingYou will attend sixweeks of training at the Railroad Education & Development Institute in Atlanta, GA. CSX will pay for travel, lodging and mealsas provided in the applicable training agreement.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid Drivers License
• Oneyear experience readingblueprints orlocomotive system prints, schematics, physical location prints, graphs and charts

Preferred Qualifications

• Twoyears electrician experience
• Journeyman Electrician
• Completion of an electrical vocational or trade schoolprogram

Basic Competencies

• Verbal comprehension(Understand oral and written communications--both general and technical)
• Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
• Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshootingskills)
• Basic Math

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work, lifting up to 70 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds on a rare basis
• Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/balance/climb on an occasional basis
• Walk long distances over uneven terrain
• Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection

Employment Conditions

• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
• Wear protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses
• 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 drug and physical capabilitiestest
• This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement; membership is required
• Work in a setting requiring frequent revision of work assignments

Environmental ConditionsWork outside in all weather conditions, in confined spaces and/or at elevated heights.Safety CommitmentSafety is a way of life at CSX, encompassing every aspect of company operations. Guided by a policy of ensuring the safety of our employees, our customers and the communities we serve, CSX works relentlessly to prevent accidents and injuries. Not only is it the right thing to do, but when a company puts safety first, everyone benefits: the employees and their families, the customers and the communities.This is a safety sensitive position. The candidate selected for this position must successfully complete a full physical including a drug test. Passing results must be received prior to start date in new position. All candidates safety records will be reviewed and considered when evaluating the candidate pool.Company ProfileCSX Corporation, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, is a multi-modal freight transportation company serving customers across North America. Through its primary subsidiary, CSX operates the largest railroad in the eastern United States with operations in 23 states, the District of Columbia and two Canadian provinces. CSX also includes an integrated intermodal company which serves customers with its own truck and terminal operations as well as a dedicated domestic container fleet. Other CSX subsidiariesprovide technology and real estate support to the company. These subsidiaries combine to allow CSX to deliver efficient freight alternatives to customers in a variety of industries, including coal, chemicals, automobiles, metals, agricultural and forest products, food and consumer goods.CSX Transportation is the largest company in the CSX family employing approximately 30,000 management and union employees. CSXTs primary focus is the operation, maintenance and management of the largest railroad in the eastern United States.Closing StatementAt CSX, two of the companys core values are People Make The Difference and Safety Is A Way of Life. We are committed to offering our team members the most competitive compensation and benefits package available, unlimited opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.CSX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that supports diversity in the workplace.
Country: USA, State: New York, City: Selkirk, Company: CSX Transportation.