Mechanical Electrician

About the Role

As a Mechanical Electrician at Keolis, you will perform inspection, installation, service maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems on locomotives and coaches. You are accountable for the prompt completion of electrical duties and other related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding and adherence to Keolis principles: Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence, Safety & Security, and Economic Performance.
• Complete all work in compliance with FRA, OSHA, MBTA, Keolis, and other local, state, and federal authorities.
• Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical circuits, conduits, components, and systems within railroad locomotives and passenger coaches.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, and all other Keolis personnel.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of disciplines at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including during emergencies.
• Safely perform all duties without risk of injury to yourself or others.
• Comply with all related safety rules and procedures, including reporting hazards as required.
• Document job tasks and work performed manually or electronically and submit as required.
• Attend and participate in all assigned training.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Electro-mechanical job experience, journeyman license, apprentice position, or other related applicable experience (e.g., automotive, aircraft, railroad industrial troubleshooting and repair) preferred.
• Experience working with Alternating and Direct (AC/DC) Electrical Current at both low and high voltage levels.
• Understanding and respect for the dangers of working with large batteries, capacitors, contactors, etc.
• Valid driver’s license required to travel throughout the Commuter Rail network and locations as assigned.
• Must complete and pass a post-application assessment to be considered for this role.

Skills

• 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 and understand written/verbal instructions for successful completion of equipment upgrades and modifications.
• Familiarity with specialty electrical tooling and electrical meters, with proven ability to use such tooling.
• Strong oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to learn in a classroom and/or shop floor setting.

Working Conditions

• Mechanical shop-based work, including small and enclosed workspaces.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb ladders, talk, and listen.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and reach with both hands and arms.
• Travel and work at all hours and at all commuter rail locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to climb onto rail equipment.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Exposure to loud environments, outdoor weather, fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and electricity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness coverage, and home, auto, and pet insurance.
• 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match.

Pay

This is a unionized position with a non-negotiable starting pay rate of $40.75 per hour.