Mechanical - Electrician - Selkirk, NY
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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* Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by managerPay Rate* Training Rate - $38.40/hour* Apprentice (1st 345 work days from start date at work location) - 90% of journeyman rate* Apprentice (2nd 345 work days from start date at work location) - 95 % of journeyman rate* Full Journeyman Rate - $42.66/hourTrainingYou will attend paid training, which could be out of town. CSX will pay for travel and lodging as required by collective bargaining agreement.Selkirk, NY ONLY- This position shares a joint roster between the Mechanical, Facilities, and Signals Departments. Once hired and upon reporting to Selkirk, placement in a position will be determined by the union agreement seniority rule in which bids/awarded positions are based on seniority. When accepting an Electrician position, it's important to understand that if you hold this position at Selkirk, you may hold a position in any of these three departments throughout your CSXT career:* Mechanical Electrician works in a Locomotive Shop.* Facilities Electrician covers road territory and travels.* Signals Electrician-Switch Heater covers road territory and travels.Minimum Qualifications* High School Diploma/GED* 18 years of age or older* Valid Driver's License* One year experience reading blueprints or locomotive printsPreferred Qualifications* Two years electrician experience* Completion of an electrical vocational or trade school program* Journeyman ElectricianPhysical Requirements* Heavy work, lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds on a rare basis* Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb* Walk long distances over uneven terrain* Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspectionBasic Competencies* Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications)* Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)* Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)* Basic MathJob Requirements* Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries* Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, or safety-toe boots* 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 a drug test* This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement and membership is req.