Locomotive Electrician

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform required inspections, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance to ensure that locomotive mechanical and electrical systems conform to specifications and operate properly within design limits and intent.
• Complete inspection and repair reports according to company and FRA specifications and guidelines.
• Following general safety rules, performs diagnostics, installation and repair of locomotive components to ensure proper operation and compliance with required federal and company specifications.
• Able to read with accuracy diesel engine manuals, locomotive schematics, service bulletins, maintenance instructions and other craft related documentation for an EMD locomotive.
• Tests, installs and repairs system components including but not limited to: pumps, radiators, power assemblies, compressors, air brake repair / change, brushes replacement, commutator repair, panel lighting, circuit breakers, regulator repair / change to ensure all function and equipment conform to required specifications for an EMD unit.
• Regularly examines and verifies flow / pressure measurements, installation and alignment of rotating equipment, control points, relays and wiring and adjusts or replaces defective parts as needed.
• Operational qualification of mechanical and electrical control systems to verify conformance to specifications on EMD locomotives using a variety of test equipment and procedures i.e.: gages, dial indicators, manometers, meters, insulation break‑down test devices, specialized tooling and live system measurements.
• Able to read and understand FRA and company rules, specifications and guidelines. Able to legibly document items of non‑compliance.
• Analyzes and able to correct faults related to inspection, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and installation of locomotive equipment.
• Assists in all other repairs and maintenance as required by supervision.
• You may be required to travel to locations away from your home shop in another state and/or country for several days to assist other Carload Express managed companies with repairs and maintenance.
• Performs other duties as requested or required.

• High school education or general education development (GED).
• Preferred 6 months to 3 years job‑related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Perceived aptitude in the mechanical field and/or electrical field and/or diesel engines and demonstrating a desire to learn required.
• A valid State Driver’s License is required. A CDL is a plus and may be required at some locations.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge and skills in locomotive or general mechanical and/or electrical repair / maintenance helpful.
• Reading and interpreting manuals, blueprints, service publications, wiring diagrams, and flow diagrams helpful.
• Using various testing equipment such as micrometer, dial indicator, gages, insulation test devices, voltmeters, ohm‑meters helpful.
• Recognizing the appropriate application and use of hand tools.
• Recognizing various power tools, including drills, grinders, and air impact wrenches and their intended use.
• Ability to use cutting torches and / or welding helpful.
• Demonstrate an attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously.
• Ability to operate various industrial equipment including forklifts helpful.
• Comply with instructions furnished in written, oral and schedule form.
• Read and comprehend published rules, procedure and manuals, inspection checklists, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, memos and other work‑related information.
• Effectively communicates with co‑workers, supervisors and associates in a clear, concise, courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to write legibly.