Progress Rail

Electrician I, Locomotive


PayCompetitive
LocationMayfield/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 9504BR
      • Installs and maintains electrical wiring and equipment, such as motors, generators, air-conditioning units, electrical outlets, and lighting fixtures of railroad locomotives;
      • Measures, cuts, threads, bends, assembles, and installs conduits that connect to control panels and junction boxes, using hacksaw, pipe benders, pipe-threading tools, and other handtools;
      • Splices wires and solders connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment;
      • Tests circuit connections, using electrical test equipment;
      • Read precision instruments, micrometers, and gauges;
      • Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair EMD control systems;
      • Reads locomotive blueprints & schematics to make needed repairs;
      • Repairs electrical equipment, such as panel lighting, circuit breakers, junction boxes, voltage regulators, and reverse current relays;
      • Complete and document jobs in a timely manner per requirements/work instructions.

      • High School Education or equivalent.

      • Previous electrical experience required;
      • Basic computer skills;
      • Mechanical aptitude;
      • Experience reading and interpreting blueprints;
      • Experience in interpreting circuit schematics;
      • Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications-both general and technical);
      • Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions);
      • Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills);
      • Basic Math skills;
      • Certified/Licensed Electricians OR Residential / Commercial / Industrial Marine/Aircraft / Locomotive preferred.

      • Competitive Salary
      • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
      • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
      • Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
      • Flexible Spending Accounts
      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
      • Employee Assistance Plan
      • Education Assistance Program
      • Employee Recognition Programs
      • Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
      • Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
      • Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

      *Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

  • About the company

      We have been at the forefront of railroad innovation since we led the switch from steam to diesel-electric more than 95 years ago. That blend of history and innovation still drives us today.