Electrician II

The HEICO Companies, LLC; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental plan options

Vision plan

Paid time off

401k plan with match

Life/AD&D insurance

Sick leave

Disability plans

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Identity Protection Plan

Job summary

Kershaw Equipment LLC, located in Montgomery, AL, is a leader in rail maintenance and vegetation management production and a worldwide supplier of maintenance-of-way equipment. Built on our strong commitment to our customers, our company supplies machines to Class I railroads, transit lines, short lines, and many contractors around the globe.

Kershaw is part of The Heico Companies LLC, a parent holding company comprised of more than 40 businesses involved in manufacturing, construction, and

Qualifications

• Reads and understands electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Knows electrical theory, materials, and equipment.
• Capable of basic mathematical calculations.
• Apprenticeship or technical/vocational degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and enhance electrical systems and components (fuses, lights, wiring).
• Inspect, test, and diagnose electrical issues.
• Follow codes, blueprints, and standards in all work.
• Test systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
• Prepare, bend conduit, and pull wires as needed.
• Document repairs and service information.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and parts.
• Calibrate equipment to specifications.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot problems and perform timely repairs.
• Support IT networks maintenance.
• Operate equipment like forklifts and cranes.
• Read and work with Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Direct and train workers installing or repairing wiring and fixtures.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical theory

Math basics

Vocational degree preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprenticeship/Technical/Vocational degree preferred

Job description

Electrician is responsible for the facility, equipment and machinery electrical work that includes inspecting, testing, repairing, installing, and modifying electrical components and systems. This is a first shift position 6:00am-2:30pm Monday- Friday Kershaw Equipment LLC, located in Montgomery, AL is a leader in rail maintenance and vegetation management production and a worldwide supplier of maintenance-of-way equipment. Built on our strong commitment to our customers, our company supplies machines to Class I railroads, transit lines, short lines, and many contractors around the globe. Kershaw is part of The Heico Companies LLC, a parent holding company comprised of more than 40 businesses involved in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services. Kershaw joins forces with heavy equipment brands Pettibone, BARKO, and ARDCO as part of the Heavy Equipment Segment of The Applied Solutions Group.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and enhance electrical systems and components, including fuses, lights, and wiring
• Inspect, test, and diagnose issues with electrical systems and components
• Perform all work in a manner that meets and follows electrical codes, blueprints, and standards
• Test electrical systems and components to ensure proper functioning
• Prepare, bend conduit and pull wires
• Complete required documentation of repairs and service information
• Ensure adequate inventory of necessary supplies and parts
• Calibrate equipment to provided specifications
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and components
• Troubleshoot problems and make timely repairs
• Perform maintenance on IT Networks
• Operate a variety of equipment to include fork trucks, cranes and other powered equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment
• Troubleshoot robotic systems and equipment
• Read and work with Programmable Logic Controllers
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures
• Ability to calculate basic mathematical problems

Experience

2-5 years of experience

Qualifications

• Comfortable reading and understanding electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams
• Working knowledge of electrical theory, and the associated principles, materials, and equipment
• Ability to calculate basic mathematical problems
• Apprenticeship or Technical/Vocational Degree preferred but not required

Education

High School Diploma or GED. Apprenticeship or Technical/Vocational Degree preferred but not required.

Essential And Physical Activities Functions

Strength - Employee will lift, push, pull and carry up to 50lbs; Motion - Employee be stand, kneel, squat and climb for the majority of the day. Employee must be comfortable working from ladders, scaffolds and roofs. Employee maybe required to dig trenches and work from tight restricted spots. Vision/Hearing Requirements - Must be capable of reading schematics and blueprints. Employee will be exposed to loud noises and machinery.

Work Environment

Employee will spend a majority of his/her time indoors but can spend significant time outdoors. Most facilities are not environmentally controlled and will subject the employee to extreme temperatures, both hot and cold. If outdoors could include snow and rain. Employee maybe exposed to hazardous chemicals and/or hazardous material. The work environment can be oily and dirty.

Emotional Demands

Employee expected to make quick decisions and troubleshooting on equipment and facilities to facilitate operations, especially during power outages and failures.

Safety

This is a safety sensitive position. The position requires work around live circuits, rail tracks, machinery and moving equipment. This position requires the use of all required personal protective equipment such as hearing, head, eye, and foot protection.

About Kershaw

Kershaw Equipment LLC, located in Montgomery, AL is a leader in rail maintenance and vegetation management production and a worldwide supplier of maintenance-of-way equipment. Built on our strong commitment to our customers, our company supplies machines to Class I railroads, transit lines, short lines, and many contractors around the globe. Kershaw is part of The Heico Companies LLC, a parent holding company comprised of more than 40 businesses involved in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services. Kershaw joins forces with heavy equipment brands Pettibone, BARKO, and ARDCO as part of the Heavy Equipment Segment of The Applied Solutions Group.

Benefits Offerings

• Multiple health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
• Health Savings Account (with company match) or Flexible Spending Accounts, depending on selected health care plan
• Two Dental plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
• Vision plan through VSP
• Paid time off (vacation and 11 paid holidays)
• 401k plan with company match
• Life/AD&D insurances (both company-paid and additional voluntary options)
• Sick leave
• Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability plans (company-paid)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP, company-paid)
• Three Aflac plans
• 2 pet insurance plans Legal insurance Identity & Fraud Protection Plan

Equal Opportunity

EOE M/F/D/V