[**[Position Purpose: [[Maintain, repair, rebuild, inspect, and install all electrical wiring and equipment on diesel electric locomotives.

[**[Principal Accountabilities: [[Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

[[Wire, maintain, repair, rebuild, inspect and install equipment such as: Rheostats, Control Systems, Transformers, Motors and Generators, Welding Machines, Electric Lighting Fixtures, Winding Armatures, Battery Charging Systems, Magnet Coils, Switchboards and Meters, Compensators and Rotors, Electrical Collectors.

[[Inside and outside wiring at shops, buildings, and yards and on structures. Measure, cut, thread, bend, and assemble connections to control panels and junction boxes.

[[Test circuit connections. Diagnose, repair, and replace electrical malfunctions in components including loading charging, transition problems, wheel slip, sander circuits and high and low voltage grounds.

[[Perform work activities utilizing voltages up to 1200 and amperages up to 1500.

[[Examine parts for wear and/or defects such as brushes contact tips, slip rings, armatures, diodes, bearings and fuses. Interpret test instrument indicators.

[[Repair speed recorders, air compressors, turbo and fuel pumps and temperature switches. Change light bulbs on locomotives and building.

[[Interpret information from computer monitors or printouts. Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager.

[[This is considered a hazardous position requiring constant mental awareness and ability to react immediately to situations which may arise.

[[Must be able to make good decisions under stressful conditions.

[[Must be able to handle emergency situations; including operating fire extinguishers as well as be able to apply first aid techniques.

[[Use personal safety apparel and safety equipment, as necessary. [ [**[Minimum Qualifications [[High School Diploma/GED. 18 years of age or older. Valid Driver's License. One-year experience reading blueprints or locomotive prints.

[**[Preferred Qualifications [[Two years electrician experience. Completion of an electrical vocational or trade school program. Journeyman Electrician

[**[Physical Requirements [[Heavy work, lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds on a rare basis. Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb. Walk long distances over uneven terrain. Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection.

[**[Basic Competencies [Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications). Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions). Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills). Basic Math.

[**[Job Requirements [[Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries. Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, gloves, fall protection, and safety-toe boots. Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work. Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations. Must pass all required assessments. Must pass a background screening. Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including drug and physical capabilities test.

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