Electrician - New Hire - New York, NY - AMTRAK : Job Details

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair of electrical equipment and wiring. Assets to maintain include Substations, Feeders, Circuit Breakers, Lighting, Outlets, Wire, Signs, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Must pass examinations in initial RWP and AMT-2 Classes.
• Must demonstrate knowledge or maintenance or electrical assets.
• Must have prior satisfactory work attendance record, work performance, and safety record.
• Troubleshooting electrical problems and what is required to make repairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Must read, write, and speak the English language clearly.
• Basic electrical theory, knowledge coupled with the desire and ability to learn.
• Must have a current valid driver's license at hiring.
• Must be able to lift 50lb or more.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as an electrician or lineman with knowledge of tools, rigging, electricity and safety procedures.
• Basic Electrical theory, knowledge of electrical components and use of various electrical testing devices.
• Formal electrical training.
• Valid Master Electrician's License.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

The hourly rate is $39.86 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment). Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401k retirement plan; life insurance; paid time off; reimbursement of education; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions require a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.