Electrician Groton

Your success is a train ride away! As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Your success is a train ride away! As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team? Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful  living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Experience in the maintenance of railroad equipment.
• Completion of technical school or apprenticeship program
  
  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 or the ability to obtain Electrician’s license within 180 days of employment.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The hourly range is $30.95 – $41.26 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment).

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K Rail Pass Privileges
• Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Life Insurance Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts
• No-cost Personal Health Advocate No-cost Financial Advisor Session Fertility and Family Building Benefits

Learn more about our benefits offerings .

Requisition :167102

Posting Location(s):Connecticut

Relocation Offered:No

Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

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We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and…