Entry-Level Wiring Technician - Nicholasville, KY

Entry-Level Wiring Technician - Nicholasville, KY

Job Category
:
Skilled Trade

Requisition Number
: ENTRY
001790

• Posted :
  December 5, 2025
• Full-Time

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Fred Mudge Building
401 Enterprise Drive
Nicholasville, KY 40356, USA

Employed as an entry level Wire Technician in the Signaling Wire Shop. Provide fabrication, layout, wiring, and packaging for shipment of signaling and other control system projects under the direction of the Wiring Shop Manager or Team Leader.

Responsibilities:

• Installation of components on the walls of the Bungalow enclosures in the Layout area.
• Route and terminate wires in accordance with criteria/standards provided by the signal engineering team.
• Learn how to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Label and install wires per the electrical schematics or written and verbal descriptions provided per customer specifications.
• Provide fabrication, layout, wiring, and packaging for shipment of signaling and other control system projects under the direction of the Wiring Shop Manager or Team Leader.
• Extensive work with hand tools and crimpers.
• Exposure to point-to-point and troubleshooting wiring issues as required.
• Acquire a broad understanding of the function, department, and business by cross‑training and supporting other roles, as requested.
• Help with material handling and shop execution requirements as needed.
• General shop cleanup duties as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalency certificate
• Sound basic mechanical and electrical aptitude a plus

Physical Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalency certificate
• Must show an aptitude to work with hands.
• Must be able to independently layout or wire per customer plans.
• Minimum of (1) continuing ed course completed per wiring shop curriculum provided.
• Sound basic mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Basic working knowledge of electrical circuitry (AC and DC) preferred.
• Visual and manual dexterity to perform daily functions
• Ability to stand for long intervals on concrete, metal house floor
• Ability to frequently reach 2 feet above shoulders, forward and lateral
• Ability to kneel or squat
• Ability to occasionally grip, torque, or recline
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in both the internal and external environment and be subject to temperature changes
• Subject to exposure to physical hazards and equipment where special training and safety considerations are required
• Subject to potential exposure to noise, vibration, moving equipment, and various environmental conditions such as slippery surfaces, ladders, and step stools.

Benefits: R.J Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full‑time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J Corman offers the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance( immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
• Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short‑term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Paid maternity leave
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement savings plan (immediate enrollment at 3%)
• Employee referral program
• Annual tickets to My Old Ky Dinner Train

R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affymative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre‑employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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