Electrician

Locomotive Electrician – West Wareham, MA

This role involves building and rebuilding locomotives and locomotive assemblies, working on electrical and pneumatic systems, and supporting customer needs.

• Perform testing and troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Read electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Operate electrical test equipment.
• Design basic electrical circuits.
• Install electrical components and run/terminate wiring.
• Cut, crimp, and install cabling; pull wire harnesses through conduit.
• Drill and tap holes; clean, sandblast, and paint old parts.
• Disassemble and assemble locomotive parts and subassemblies.
• Know and understand FRA rules (training provided).
• Interact with customers and collaborate with coworkers.

• Five years of experience building and/or maintaining heavy equipment.
• Strong understanding of locomotive maintenance and repair; manufacturing experience a plus.
• Preferred experience with diesel engines, propulsion, pneumatics, and large‑industry sectors such as rail, agriculture, mining or marine.
• Language skills: ability to read and comprehend simple instructions; write and present information verbally.
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, computing rates, ratios, percentages, and interpreting bar graphs.
• Reasoning ability: apply instructions in written, oral or diagram form; solve problems involving concrete variables.
• Physical ability to lift and move up to 50 lb, stand/walk/sit/stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl; use hands for grasping, pulling, handling; operate in awkward positions.
• Vision requirements: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles; use of respirator, hearing protection; exposure to heights and chemicals; noise above 85 dB.

West Wareham, MA (primary work site). Travel may be required depending on project needs.

Hourly rate between $30.00 and $35.00. Additional benefits include health, welfare, retirement, and potential annual bonus. Benefits details at

Wabtec is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and encourage people of all gender identities, disabilities, and veteran status to apply.