Passenger Car Electrician - Council Bluffs, IA

Passenger Car Electrician - Council Bluffs, IA 1

Date:
Sep 8, 2026

Location:

CO BLUFFS, IA, US, 50000

Reference Number: 4403

Department: Mechanical

Rate of Pay: $42.71 / hr.

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Passenger Car Electricians perform the inspection, repair and maintenance of the electrical components on passenger cars.

• Perform, with use of blueprints, schematics and location circuit plans, scheduled electrical inspections of various components and inspection and test of circuitry in accordance with company and industry standards
• Read generator schematics and read HVAC schematics and diagnose and diagnose problems
• Install industrial electric wiring including controls and instrumentation
• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle conflict situations
• Plan and coordinate work activities, determine equipment needs, and develop sequences of steps to get work completed
• Ensure that all signals, lights and other safety appliances used by employees for protection are properly displayed and used
• Communicate with others, verbally and in writing, technical information, job procedure recommendations, and other work-related information
• Read, interpret and understand written or electronic information, maintain the information, and compile reports
• Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures
• Work with shop machines and tools and assist other employees as needed
• Perform maintenance and repair of electrical components in passenger cars or electrical compartments and perform maintenance for miscellaneous equipment using blueprints, schematics, and location circuit plans
• Diagnose electrical malfunctions in passenger cars, control circuits and components, assess the nature of problems, and identify corrective action needed
• Basic knowledge of HVAC equipment

• All applicants must have reached the age of 18 or above
• Basic keyboarding skills
• Education or work experience in electronics, control systems, AC/DC motors OR current journeyman's electrical card
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
• Able to read electrical schematics and prints
• To be considered for this position, candidates are required to successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage. For more information go to the FAQs on UP.jobs.
• Candidates are required to successfully pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT) before being considered for employment. This is separate from the medical exam. For more information go to the FAQs on UP.jobs.

• Lift, carry, or otherwise move weights up to 70 pounds occasionally.
• Frequently perform physically demanding tasks, including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Capable of occasionally performing overhead tasks for brief durations.
• Perform tasks at heights of 20 feet or more
• Work in confined spaces
• Capable of remaining in a standing or sitting position for more than half of the workday, with opportunities to periodically change positions for comfort.
• Capable of safely walking, climbing, and maintaining balance on uneven terrain, ballast, and rooftops as required.

• Work may be scheduled across different times, and can include on‑call duties, overtime, shifts, weekends, and holidays when required.
• Prepared to work outdoors in any weather.
• Comfortable wearing personal protective gear for most of the day
• Prepared to work in…