Mechanical Electrician

At Keolis
, a leader in public transportation and proudly headquartered in Boston, our mission —
We Imagine, We Care, We Commit
— is more than words. It’s how we support our communities and how we support each other. As part of our team, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed with your wellbeing in mind. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and peace of mind. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance.

You’ll also have access to a variety of voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage, as well as home, auto, and pet insurance. To help secure your financial future, we also provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. At Keolis, you're not just building a career — your part of something bigger.

The mechanical electrician performs inspection, installation, service maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems on locomotives and coaches. They are accountable for the prompt completion of electrical duties, and other similar/related duties as assigned.

Rate of pay: This is a unionized position. The pay rates are non-negotiable. The starting pay rate for this position is $40.75

Minimum Knowledge and

Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Electro-mechanical job experience, journeyman license, apprentice position, or other related applicable experience preferred (i.e., automotive/aircraft/railroad industrial troubleshooting and repair)
• Works with Alternating and Direct (AC/DC) Electrical Current at both low voltage and high voltage levels
• Understands and respects the dangers of working with large batteries, capacitors, contractors, etc.

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical circuits and equipment
  • Exercise judgment in the selection of proper tools, methods, and equipment.
  • Read/understand written/verbal instructions for successful completion of equipment upgrades and modifications
• Exercises familiarity with specialty electrical tooling and electrical meters with proven ability to use such tooling
• Must possess strong oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Able to learn in a classroom and/or shop floor setting

Key Accountabilities (Essential Job Duties):

• Demonstrates understanding and adheres to the KCS principles of Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence, Safety & Security, and Economic Performance
• Completes all work in compliance with FRA, OSHA, MBTA, KCS, and other local, state, and federal authorities
• Installs, inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs all electrical circuits, conduits, components and systems within railroad locomotives and passenger coaches, as designated by the KCS Mechanical Department management
• Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, and all other KCS personnel
• Successfully communicates with a variety of disciplines at all levels with both internal and external staff
• Performs other related duties as assigned in normal operation and/or in emergencies
• Safely performs all duties without risk of injury to yourself or others
• Complies with all related safety rules and procedures including reporting hazards as required
• Documents job tasks and work performed manually or electronically and submitted as required
• Attends and participates in all assigned training
• Completes other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required to successfully travel throughout the Commuter Rail network and locations as assigned.

Applicants must complete and pass a post-application assessment to be considered for this role. Failure to complete the assessment, or failure to achieve a passing score, will result in removal from consideration.

Working Conditions (including Physical Demands):

• Mechanical shop-based work
• Work can be in small and enclosed work spaces
• This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb ladders, talk and listen, lift (up to 50 pounds) and reach with both hands and both arms
• Must be…