CSX
Job Summary
Maintain, 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 manager
Pay 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/hour
Training You 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 prints
Preferred Qualifications
Two years electrician experience
Completion of an electrical vocational or trade school program
Journeyman Electrician
Physical 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/inspection
Basic Competencies
Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications)
Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)
Basic Math
Job 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 required.
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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 manager
Pay 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/hour
Training You 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 prints
Preferred Qualifications
Two years electrician experience
Completion of an electrical vocational or trade school program
Journeyman Electrician
Physical 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/inspection
Basic Competencies
Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications)
Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)
Basic Math
Job 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 required.
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