Locomotive Electrician Trainee: Field Training & Shift Work

Norfolk Southern Corp.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Travel reimbursement

Medical coverage

401(k) eligibility

Dental & vision after one year

Life insurance

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corp. in Chattanooga, TN is seeking candidates for the Locomotive Electrician Trainee program.

This hands-on, field-based apprenticeship trains you to inspect, repair, and install electrical systems on diesel-electric locomotives, with lodging provided during training and travel reimbursed per union agreement. The program includes classroom and field instruction over about seven weeks, with progression from safety orientation to craft training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and physical standards.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform heavy physical labor.
• Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test.
• Union membership is required within 60 days of establishing seniority.
• Two years of electrician experience.
• Completion of an electrical vocational or trade school program.
• One year experience reading blueprints or electrical schematics.
• Veterans and transitioning service members encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules, safety regulations, and federal standards.
• Wire, maintain, repair, rebuild, inspect, and install electrical equipment such as rheostats, control systems, transformers, motors, generators, welding machines, lighting fixtures, battery charging systems, magnet coils, switchboards, meters, compensators, and rotors.
• Measure, cut, thread, bend, and assemble connections to control panels and junction boxes.
• Read electrical prints, test circuits, and connections using multimeters, amp clamps, and other diagnostic tools.
• Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions including charging issues, transition problems, wheel slip, sander circuits, and high/low voltage grounds.
• Perform work activities utilizing voltages up to 1200 and amperages up to 2400.
• Examine parts for wear and defects such as brushes, contact tips, slip rings, armatures, diodes, bearings, and fuses.
• Interpret test instrument indicators and computer-generated data.
• Interpret information from computer monitors or printouts.
• Perform miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Work safely to prevent on-the-job accidents and injuries.
• Wear required protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, and safety-toe boots.
• Complete annual safety training and pass safety rules examinations.
• May operate and move locomotives within shop limits (some movements may fall under Hours-of-Service Act).

Skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corp. in Chattanooga, TN is seeking candidates for the Locomotive Electrician Trainee program.

This hands-on, field-based apprenticeship trains you to inspect, repair, and install electrical systems on diesel-electric locomotives, with lodging provided during training and travel reimbursed per union agreement. The program includes classroom and field instruction over about seven weeks, with progression from safety orientation to craft training.