Locomotive Electrician

Responsibilities

• Makes electrical repairs to all Mosaic locomotives.
• Performs preventative maintenance on Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) style locomotives with other peripheral equipment.
• Removes, disassembles, repairs, and reassembles and replaces whole or partial electrical components including wheel and traction motor change outs.
• Channel wiring E/M.
• Performs wiring/electrical repair to Locomotive Remote Controls (training can be provided in this area).

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Some locomotive experience is required—two (2) or more years is highly preferred; a 4-year apprenticeship preferred but will consider less for the right candidate.
• Knowledge of repairing remote controls is an asset (training will be offered).
• Ability to read and follow Schematics and Maintenance Instructions (MI’s).
• Ability to research part numbers in a catalog.
• Ability to obtain a local Class E Driver’s License.
• Willingness to drive a company vehicle within a four County/Regional radius to perform Job Duties.
• Good motivational, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills to work alone and with others.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others.
• Able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Able to work in tight or closed-in spaces.
• Able to use fine hand motor skills.
• Able to travel unassisted.
• Able to see, with or without correction.
• Able to read, write and understand basic English.
• Able to hear, with or without correction.
• Able to distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns, or materials.
• Able to climb stairs and work at various heights.
• Able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others.
• Able to lift approximately 0-25 lbs. unassisted and regularly.
• Able to lift 25-50 lbs. unassisted and regularly.
• Physically able to use standard safety equipment which is rated for 300 pounds or less.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Benefits

• A competitive base wage + a bonus incentive.
• 11 paid holidays each year.
• Paid sick days.
• Paid sick leave (Short term disability).
• Paid vacation.
• A robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• A generous 401k with a company match and annual company contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Optional HSA plan with company match.