• Job Description

  Req#: 10895BR

  Job Purpose

  Electricians are responsible for the facility, equipment and machinery electrical work that includes inspecting, tests, repairing, installing, and modifying electrical components and systems.
  
  

  Req ID

  10895BR

  City

  Montgomery

  State:

  Alabama

  Company Description

  Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.
  

  Key Job Elements

  • Install, maintain, and enhance electrical systems and components, including fuses, lights, and wiring;
  • Inspect. test, and diagnose issues with electrical systems and components perform all work in a manner that meets and follows electrical codes, blueprints, and standards;
  • Test electrical systems and components to ensure proper functioning prepare, bend conduit and pull wires complete required documentation of repairs and service information ensure adequate inventory of necessary supplies and parts calibrate equipment to provided specifications perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and components troubleshoot problems and make timely repairs
  perform maintenance on IT Network;
  • Operates a variety of equipment to include fork trucks cranes and other powered equipment troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment troubleshoot robotic systems and equipment read and work with programmable logic controllers direct and train workers to install maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and fixtures.
  
  

  Education / Training

  • Completion of an electrician apprenticeship program or an electrician program at a technical or trade school.
  
  

  Qualifications and Experience

  • Skill Level I- 0-2 years of experience;
  • Skill Level II- 2-5 years of experience or Apprenticeship or Technical / Vocational Degree;
  • Skill Level III 5+ years of experience or State Electrical License;
  • Comfortable reading and understanding electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams working knowledge of electrical theory, and the associated principles, materials, and equipment ability to calculate basic mathematical problems.
  
  Essential and Physical Activities Functions:
  • Strength – Ability to lift, push pull up to 50lbs repeatedly;
  • Motion – Employee will stand for majority of the shift, will kneel, squat, stooping, overhead reach and climb step multiple times throughout the day;
  • Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to hear and see parts as they are machined, looking, and listening for deficiencies and machinery malfunctions. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and nonverbally;
  • Work Environment – The majority of the time will be indoors, in non-temperature-controlled environments. Position is exposed to oils, lubricants and other substances used in the machining process;
  • Emotional Demands – Position requires employees to be vigilant to ensure safety of everyone in the area. Requires decisions on the proper operation of machine;
  • Safety – Position is a safety sensitive position. Position requires following all safety procedures, policies, and PPE requirements such that include hand, head, eye, hand, ear, and foot protection.
  
  

  Benefits

  Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

  • 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.
  
  **Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.

  EEO

  Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
  
  

  Job Category

  Production - Hourly

  PRS Facility Location

  Montgomery, AL MOW - 080

• 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.

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