Equipment Electrician - Union 90%=$35.46/hr.

Delaware River Port Authority; Lindenwold (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Delaware River Port Authority is seeking an Equipment Electrician to maintain equipment assigned to the Equipment Department. This journeyman position requires independent work after orientation, with duties that may include other tasks in emergencies.

Must pass a proficiency exam and background check; a valid driver’s license is required. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, motor inspections, battery set maintenance, high-voltage cable work, and on-car wiring modifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and trade/technical electrician training; 10 years journeyman experience can substitute.
• 4 years experience as an electrician maintaining and repairing electric rail transit vehicles or similar equipment.
• Must pass an examination testing electrical theory.
• Knowledge of industrial hand/power tools, measuring devices and material handling equipment.
• Experience using cleaning, painting, and heating equipment where required.
• Current valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and inspections of electrical equipment.
• Conducts traction motor inspections and maintenance, including motor cleaning and insulation tests.
• Inspects and maintains 37.5vdc battery sets and auxiliary power supplies.
• Replaces 600VDC power cables, grounds, and fuses as needed.
• Performs on-car modifications including point-to-point wiring.
• Maintain safe work environment through training and PPE compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostic instruments

Reading/writing comms

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Vocational/technical electrician training

10 years journeyman substitute

Tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Hoisting equipment

Electrical diagnostic instruments

Job description

This position will be posted from November 2, 2026 to November 16, 2026 by 4:00pm.

Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and a background check.

DRPA and PATCO are subject to federal law, under which marijuana continues to be illegal.

Must be able to pass a proficiency examination that addresses all of the required knowledge.

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Position Purpose

The Equipment Electrician maintains equipment assigned to the Equipment Department. Individuals in this occupation can be called upon to perform other duties in cases of emergency. Equipment Electrician position may be assigned other tasks requiring equal or less skill. This is a journeyman position. After initial orientation and guidance, individuals are expected to perform job duties independently and applicants are expected to fully meet the qualifications listed below, and will be fully responsible for the correct completion of the work assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Authority will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations is assessing an employee’s ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs preventive maintenance, routine inspection, periodical inspection, diagnoses electrical equipment and makes appropriate repairs.
2. Performs inbound/outbound traction motor inspections and periodic maintenance including cleaning of motors, electrical Isolation testing and brush replacement.
3. Inspect, maintain and cleans 37.5vdc battery sets and auxiliary power supply units.
4. Inspects, crimps/solders/brazes and replaces 600VDC power cables, ground cables, and fuses.
5. Performs on-car modifications which include point-to-point wiring and use of crimping tools.
6. The individual for this position assists in maintaining a safe and secure work environment by participating in required training, recognizing and reporting hazards and suspicious activity, and using all required personal protective equipment.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

1. The individual must demonstrate the ability to organize, and analyze complex and diverse information and use same to resolve problems in a timely manner.
2. The individual must pursue training and development opportunities in order to continuously build knowledge and skills. Must be willing to share expertise with others.
3. The individual must be able to read, understand written and verbal instructions, speak and write clearly in order to communicate effectively. Must be able to demonstrate group presentation skills.
4. The individual must display openness to others views, must be able to balance team and individual responsibilities. Must contribute to building positive team spirit by supporting everyone’s efforts to succeed.
5. The individual must show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and work toward promoting a harassment free environment and diverse workforce. The individual must treat everyone with respect, work with integrity and uphold and support organizational values and goals.
6. The individual must follow all organizational policies and procedures.
7. The individual must be able to prioritize and plan work activities using time efficiently. He or she must react well under pressure and accept responsibilities for his/her own actions. The individual must respond to management direction.
8. The individual must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, apply feedback to improve performance and monitor his or her own work to ensure quality. Individual should always be willing to generate suggestions to improve individual and departmental performance.
9. The individual must be punctual at all times and ensure that work responsibilities are covered in his/her absence. Must complete tasks correctly and on time.

Education and/or Experience

Required:

1. The Equipment Electrician must be a high school graduate and have certification of completion of additional vocational/technical training as an electrician. Ten (10) years of continuous work experience as a journeyman electrician can substitute for the vocational training requirement.
2. This position requires four (4) years of experience as an electrician maintaining, repairing and overhauling electrically propelled rail transit vehicles or similar equipment in an industrial environment.
3. Individual must be able to successfully pass an examination, which tests comprehension of electrical theory.
4. This position requires knowledge of the correct and safe use of the full complement of industrial hand and power tools, measuring devices, gauges, test instruments and material handling equipment needed for maintenance work. Material handling equipment can include bridge cranes and fork lift trucks.
5. This position requires the incumbent to use power cleaning, abrasive cleaning and painting equipment.
6. This position requires the incumbent to use car hoisting equipment.
7. Use of heating equipment may be required to assemble and disassemble components.
8. This position requires the incumbent to use electrical diagnostic instruments.
9. Incumbent for this position will be trained before using specialized equipment.
10. Incumbent must have a current, valid driver’s license.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must occasionally walk, stoop, bend, crawl, ascend/descend stairs, steps and ladders, etc. The employee must support and position components that weigh up to one hundred and forty (140) pounds without assistance. The employee must possess the manual dexterity to disassemble, assemble and install small components. The employee must possess visual acuity to identify and differentiate small parts as well as the ability to avoid work place obstacles. The individual must have the ability to detect audible warnings in a rail car maintenance shop environment. The employee must have the ability to climb up and down a rung ladder and also to climb up and down transit car(s) with a step height of as much as three (3) feet and lift leg(s) a height of twenty-four (24) inches to clear third rail by stepping over same. The employee must be able to withstand heights of over one hundred and fifty (150) feet. The individual must have the ability to climb a rung ladder. The position requires the incumbent to be able to walk, stoop, bend, crawl, ascend/descend stairs, steps, and ladders, etc.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The duties and responsibilities of this position are usually performed inside in general lighting, heating and ventilation. Cleaning work is performed outside in prevailing climate conditions. Protective clothing, eye protection, hearing protection, dust masks and respirators are provided to protect against chemical splashing, airborne debris, toxic fumes, and sustained loud or high pitch noise that are encountered in maintenance shops. Incumbent must be capable of using any of this protective equipment. Occasionally, work must be performed in rail storage yards, along active railroad rights of way, on bridges and in subways. When working on equipment, work space can be confined and the use of flashlights or other supplemental lighting may be required. Ladders and/or work platforms will be required to access certain equipment. PATCO operates electrically propelled rail cars. All employees must be constantly aware of the hazards that cause electric shock and electrical flash burns.

DRPA/PATCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer