Maintenance of Equipment Electrician Trainee

M of E - Electrician

Responsible for troubleshooting equipment. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Inspect, maintain, repair and install electrical components such as armatures, generators, inverters/converters, motor alternators, regulators, traction motors, switchboards, lighting fixture, magnet coils, jumpers, batteries, printed circuit cards, inside and outside wiring at shops, buildings and yards, and conduct work on any and all rolling stock equipment, support shop equipment or plant equipment.
• Move cars within Maintenance of Equipment territory. Will be required to learn and troubleshoot defects using the Automatic Train Control System.
• Maintain HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems, which includes but is not limited to freon handling.

Qualifications:

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent (GED or TASC) approved by a State's Department of Education or recognized accredited organization.
• Must possess a minimum of four years electrical experience. Related electrical trade school accreditation and work experience may comprise the required four years' experience.
• Must possess the ability to trouble-shoot equipment.
• Must possess mechanical ability and ability to use various electrical meters and testing devices.
• Must possess ability to read wiring schematic diagrams.
• Must possess knowledge of relay logic.